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Why Sebastian Vettel Faces Fine for Behavior in F1 Drivers’ Meeting

Sebastian Vettel ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria.

Sebastian Vettel was handed a €25,000 suspended fine on Saturday for storming out of the F1 drivers’ meeting ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.

The Aston Martin exited the meeting “without permission” after “expressing frustration” during the tense meeting. It’s widely reported that tempers flared during the meeting as the relationship between F1 drivers and the race directors has become strained, primarily over inconsistent decision-making over implementation of rules.

“Drivers are not free to leave when they want, this being a breach of the requirement to attend.