Williams team fined 50,000 euros for not recording onboard video
- Williams Racing was fined 50,000 euros for failing to provide required video footage from their cameras during the Chinese Grand Prix, with 40,000 euros suspended until December 31, 2025.
- Williams acknowledged that a misunderstanding caused the failure to install SD cards in the cameras, which led to the penalty.
- The stewards clarified that the lack of footage did not indicate any issues with the legality of the Williams FW-47 wings.
- Williams committed to improving internal processes to ensure future compliance with regulations and avoid similar issues.
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Williams fined €50,000 for failing to record onboard video
By STEWART BELL SHANGHAI (AP) — The Williams team was fined 50,000 euros ($54,000) by the stewards of the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday due to a communication error. The penalty stemmed from the team's failure to record on-board video during Friday practice, believing the cameras would come preloaded with SD memory cards. The bulk of the fine — 40,000 euros ($43,000) — was waived. The FIA fitted all cars with forward- and rear-facing wireless c…
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