Ferrari fined €10,000 for tyre return breach at Belgian Grand Prix
Stewards fined Ferrari €10,000 total after the team failed to physically return used tyres to Pirelli following FP1 at Spa. The €5,000 penalty per driver breached sporting regulations, yet Hamilton and Leclerc escaped any grid sanctions.
Incident details
Stewards at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix imposed a €10,000 fine on Ferrari for breaching sporting regulations on tyre returns after FP1 at Spa. The team electronically logged the return of two dry tyre sets per car to Pirelli but failed to hand the physical tyres back on time.[1]
The FIA technical delegate referred the matter to the stewards after FP2. Ferrari acknowledged the oversight in the required procedure under Article B6.4.2.[2]
Penalties applied
Outcome for the weekend
The breach remained administrative and carried no impact on qualifying or race participation. Ferrari continued preparations without additional restrictions from the incident.
Related reading
- [1]Ferrari punishment confirmed after double FIA investigation (planetf1). Accessed 2026-07-18.
- [2]Ferrari learn stewards' verdict after Belgian GP investigation (racingnews365). Accessed 2026-07-18.