FIA hands out selection of fines on Saturday

Saturday in Singapore marked a busy day for the FIA F1 race stewards, who were required to give out a total of seven penalties ranging from a reprimand to a fine of 20,000 dollars from across the third free practice session and qualifying.

This weekend the three usual adjudicators are joined by American and former racing driver Danny Sullivan, who first took on the role for the German Grand Prix in July.

FIA Communications, Saturday 25 September:

Jarno Trulli, Lotus
Reprimanded for unsafe release in front of Lucas di Grassi during final practice

Christian Klien, HRT
Two separate fines for speeding in the pit lane during qualifying, one of 6,600 euros (5,600 pounds) followed by a second of 5,800 euros (5,000 pounds)

Timo Glock, Virgin Racing
Fine of 3,400 euros (2,900 pounds) for pit lane speeding in qualifying

Bruno Senna, HRT
Fine of 7,600 euros (6,500 pounds) for pit lane speeding in qualifying

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP
Investigation into a personal fastest lap which was set under yellow flags in Q2; no action taken follow telemetry analysis and evidence from both the driver and a team representative

Nick Heidfeld, Sauber
Fine of 20,000 dollars (12,600 pounds) for unsafe pit release in front of Michael Schumacher during Q2