Renault to race in Valencia, fined $50,000

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Renault will contest this weekend's European grand prix, after its suspension from the Valencia race was overturned.

The matter was heard by the International Court of Appeal in Paris, and the decision was published by the FIA later on Monday.

A statement said the panel of four judges decided "to allow the appeal and overturn the sanction imposed by the stewards" in Hungary last month.

A fine of $50,000 and reprimand was issued to replace the race ban, which was imposed after a loose wheel on Fernando Alonso's car fell off after a pitstop.

The FIA said the reasons for the decision will be published in the coming days.

Source: GMM

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simalive

It's more reasonable to fine them rather than a race ban. (It's quite a big difference between a race ban and a $50k fine tho...I'm curious to know the rationale)

August 17, 2009 4:26 pm

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ivanadrive

Typically F1, when it hurts ticket sales (Alonso is Spanish, Valencia is in Spain) rules can be bent.

August 17, 2009 5:14 pm

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Garcia

Thats the problem with all sports rules can be changes for Headliners .... Sad for the smallers players cuz rules harder for them

August 17, 2009 5:27 pm

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scratchy996

$$$ is everything.it isn't called the "Big Circus" for nothing.

August 17, 2009 5:50 pm

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LeroisF40

I read all the comments that say the teams should be banned from races because of either material falure or crew person mistakes. I think the idea of banning Renault or any other team for this type of incedent is just obsurd. The reasoning is because it was a saftey issue, well so is strapping into the car and firing the motor. Every time a racecar moves there is an element of danger and risk, both to the driver and the fans. That is also part of the draw, the ability of a team to control Chaos in the best way to win. I will remain a fan as long as they (the sanctioning bodies and the teams) keep competion alive in the sport. When they police it to much and they reduce competion unrealisticly claiming saftey I will move on as a fan.

August 17, 2009 6:23 pm

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simalive

Well said. Couldn't agree more.

August 17, 2009 10:21 pm

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master_sp

Finally a bit of light in the subject... :)

August 17, 2009 8:32 pm

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