F1 2025: Who Has Been Fined the Most?

The 2025 Formula 1 season is already proving to be expensive, with the FIA closely monitoring the conduct of both drivers and teams. Penalties can be steep, reaching up to €1 million. Let's delve into the teams and drivers who have faced fines so far this season.

F1 2025 Season: Current Fines

Who Has Received Fines?

As of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, the FIA has imposed six fines for various infractions:

• Haas – €7,500: For failing to notify Esteban Ocon about Lando Norris's approach during FP1 in Miami.
• Alpine – €1,000: For Jack Doohan exceeding the pit lane speed limit during Miami FP (17.5 kph over the limit).
• Williams – €10,000 + €40,000 suspended: For failing to provide mandatory wireless camera video files during the Chinese GP flexi-wing monitoring.
• Racing Bulls – €5,000: For an unsafe release of Isack Hadjar into Max Verstappen's path during Chinese GP qualifying.
• Mercedes – €100: For Kimi Antonelli slightly exceeding the speed limit in Japanese GP FP1 (0.9 kph over).
• Carlos Sainz – €10,000 + €10,000 suspended: For being late for the national anthem at the Japanese Grand Prix.
• Williams – €1,000: For Carlos Sainz speeding in the Japanese GP pit lane (93.7 kph in an 80 kph zone).
• Williams – €7,500: For Alex Albon impeding teammate Luke Browning during FP1 in Bahrain.

Which Team Has Incurred the Most Fines?

Williams currently leads with a total of €78,500 in fines (including driver fines), accounting for 85% of the total. However, €50,000 of this is suspended.

Other teams that have been fined include:

• Haas: €7,500
• Racing Bulls: €5,000
• Alpine: €1,000
• Mercedes: €100

Total Fines and Fund Allocation

The total amount of fines issued so far is €92,100, with €50,000 suspended.

The FIA clarifies that the money from fines is allocated to beneficial causes such as grassroots motorsport, road safety projects, and campaigns against online abuse, rather than being used for less important expenditures.