Six-figure fine for F1 United States GP promoter after track invasion
Fan misconduct in Texas results in a big fine for promoter
The F1 United States Grand Prix promoters have been hit with a fine due to a track invasion by fans.
They have been hit in the pocket to the tune of $500,000 - although $350,000 is suspended.
Spectators got onto the track at the conclusion of Sunday's grand prix in Texas which was won by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
Fans were on the start-finish straight while some cars were still finishing their cooldown lap.
Approximately 200 fans reportedly climbed over a fence, dropped two metres, then hopped a barrier.
Fan track invasions are a very serious breach of FIA safety regulations.
Fortunately no injuries were reported.
The track must also deliver a plan to the FIA for how future incidents of a similar nature can be prevented.
The Australian Grand Prix last year also featured a fan invasion which caused the organisers to be fined.
Fans also spilled onto the track in Brazil last year.
James was a sports journalist at Sky Sports for a decade covering everything from American sports, to football, to F1.
