Formula 1 drivers shocked by new fine of one million euros

Leading Formula 1 drivers expressed shock at a decision to raise the possible fine that can be imposed on competitors to 1m euros, reports BBC.

"I have no idea what deserves a 1m euros penalty," said Ferrari's Charles Leclerc - "Some drivers are making less than that." Haas driver Kevin Magnussen said the figure "sounds ridiculous", while Alpha Tauri's Daniel Ricciardo said it was "scary".

The FIA made the decision to raise the fine at a meeting of its legislative body the world motorsport council on Thursday. A statement said: "This amount has not been reviewed nor amended for at least the last 12 years and does not reflect the current needs of motorsport."