United States Grand Prix was fined for invading the track

 

Photo by FIA via Doc 75 - 2024 United States Grand Prix - Infringement - Organiser and Promoter - Track Invasion

According to the document made available by the FIA, what happened was a breach of Article 12.2.1.h of the 2024 FIA International Sporting Code

"A large group of spectators, estimated at approximately 200 people, in the grandstand alongside pit straight, climbed a small fence and dropped around 2 metres to the ground between the grandstand and the track debris fencing. They then went under the debris fencing and climbed over the trackside wall (approximately 1 metre high) and then merged onto the main straight. All this occurred whilst the competing cars were still on track completing their cool down lap after the chequered flag."

The Promotor had a Safety Plan for allowing spectators on the track, which was well implemented. However, there was a failure to identify a potential area that was not addressed in that plan. By December 31 2024, the Promoter is required to submit a formal remediation plan addressing this issue and also assesses other potential incursion areas exist around the circuit.

Due to the severity, the circuit is fined in €500,000 but because it's the first time at this circuit, €350,000 of the fine is suspended until December 31 2026 on the basis until then won't be further track incursions at this circuit during any FIA Championship Event.