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Drivers shocked by ‘obscene’ prospect of Rs 8.81cr fines
Updated On: 21 October, 2023 08:13 AM IST | Austin | AFP
“Maybe one of the drivers who has been paid a lot would be happy to pay that much, but it seems to be pretty obscene,” said Mercedes driver Russell, 25, having revealed that he lost money in the early years of his F1 career
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George Russell
Formula One’s top drivers have expressed their shock at the possibility they could face fines of up to one million euros (approx. Rs 8.81cr) for breaches of the ‘sporting code’ after ruling body the International Motoring Federation (FIA) quadrupled the limit.
Britain’s George Russell branded the initiative “obscene” and unrealistic, saying most drivers could not afford such heavy fines, confirming that the drivers will meet on Friday ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.
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