The FIA has suspended Martinius Stenshorne and Nikola Tsolov from competing in F3 races in Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps respectively.
Martinius Stenshorne –
Hitech Pulse-Eight driver Martinius Stenshorne has been suspended from taking part in Round 7 at Silverstone. The Norwegian rookie was found to have breached Article 10.4 of the 2024 FIA Formula 3 Sporting Regulations, having taken part in another Championship without prior approval from the Promoter or the FIA in writing.
Before reaching their decision, the Stewards examined the report from the FIA, the Official Timings and race classifications. They also heard from both the driver, team representative, FIA and F3 promoter representatives. Having considered the matter and examined the relevant evidence, the Stewards determined that the driver and team failed to inform the FIA and Promoter as required in the regulations.
They also deemed that the infraction was a serious breach of the Sporting Regulations and as a result, opted to suspend Car 15 for the event. Here: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/decision-document/2024%20Imola%20Event%20-%20INFRINGEMENT%20-%20Car%2015%20-%20failing%20to%20inform%20the%20Promoter%20and%20the%20FIA%20of%20a%20single%20seater%20activity.pdf
Nikola Tsolov –
ART Grand Prix driver Nikola Tsolov has been suspended from taking part in Round 9 of the 2024 FIA Formula 3 season at Spa-Francorchamps. The Bulgarian driver was found to have breached Article 10.4 of the 2024 FIA Formula 3 Sporting Regulations, having taken part in another Championship without prior approval from the Promoter or the FIA in writing.
The Stewards examined the report from the FIA, the Official Timings and race classifications. They also heard from the driver, team representative, FIA and F3 promoter representatives all before making their decision. Having considered the matter and examined the relevant evidence, the Stewards determined that the driver and team failed to inform the FIA and Promoter as required in the regulations.
They also deemed that the infraction was a serious breach of the Sporting Regulations and as a result, opted to suspend Car 25 for the event. Here: https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/decision-document/2024%20Imola%20Event%20-%20INFRINGEMENT%20-%20Car%2025%20-%20failing%20to%20inform%20the%20Promoter%20and%20the%20FIA%20of%20a%20single%20seater%20activity_0.pdf
Additionally, Prema’s Arvid Lindblad has been fined 20,000 euros where 10,000 euros has to be paid immediately and rest of the 10,000 euros suspended. While the other two raced in their respective events, Lindblad tested at Silverstone in a GB3 car without informing or requesting the FIA of the same.
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[Note: The story is as per press release]
