Williams driver Carlos Sainz was fined 20,000 euros, with half suspended, after he was late for the national anthem at Sunday’s Japanese Formula One Grand Prix due to a “stomach issue”.
Stewards noted that the penalty guidelines stated a fine of 60,000 euros for the offence but recognised the Spaniard’s discomfort in mitigation.
“The driver stated that just prior to the anthem, he experienced discomfort due a stomach issue which
