Ferrari Fined €10,000 for Unsafe Release Causing Norris Collision at 2025 Singapore GP

Ferrari was fined €10,000 by the FIA stewards for an unsafe release during the second practice session at the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, when Charles Leclerc was sent into the fast lane without clear awareness of McLaren's Lando Norris already passing by, resulting in a collision that damaged Norris's front wing. The stewards blamed a Ferrari team member for misjudging the situation and providing unclear instructions to Leclerc, emphasizing the need for a stronger penalty than usual due to the seriousness of the breach. Leclerc explained that the incident occurred amid confusion caused by both McLaren drivers exiting their garages in quick succession during a chaotic session with multiple red flags, and acknowledged such mistakes can happen in hectic moments. Formula 1 fans criticized Ferrari's error as a "schoolboy error" and "reckless," noting the danger posed to personnel in the pit lane and expressing frustration at Ferrari's repeated mistakes. Despite the penalty and incident, Norris was able to repair his car and continue, while Leclerc remained positive about the car's pace and prepared to move forward for the race weekend. Overall, this incident highlighted both operational challenges in the pit lane and the FIA's intent to enforce safety regulations rigorously.