The regulation specifies that the speed limit when passing through the pit lane must be lower or equal to 80 km/h in Austin. However, the Canadian driver exceeded the radar line by just a little: 80.6 km/h.
These additional 0.6 km/h cost Lance Stroll a financial penalty of €100. Article 34.7 of the F1 sporting regulations states that for every kilometer per hour exceeded, a fine of €100 is imposed.
In this case, it is the team that is subject to the fine. Aston Martin will be required to pay €100 to the International Automobile Federation.
Tsunoda, who exceeded the limit by more than 10km/h yesterday, has been sentenced to pay “only” 1000€ instead of 1100€, since the financial penalty is limited to a maximum of 1000€.
