Yuki Tsunoda has been fined €40,000 for making offensive remarks in the direction of a Components One driver throughout Austrian Grand Prix qualifying.
Tsunoda, who was racing for the Crimson Bull Junior Crew RB, focused Sauber’s Zhou Guanyu through the radio after he thought he was being hindered within the pit lane.
The 24-year-old Japanese driver used expletives and slurs towards individuals with disabilities.
Tsunoda confronted a €40,000 (£33,901) effective from stewards, half of which was suspended for the rest of the season.
An announcement from Components 1’s governing physique, the FIA, learn: “On the listening to, the motive force was very apologetic and defined that, as English was not his first language, he didn’t notice the which means of the phrases utilized in English till after the assembly. .
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“He stated he was shocked when he realized the information.
“He claimed he understood the phrases in a different way however admitted this shouldn’t be seen as an excuse for what he did.
“The stewards appreciated the rider’s honesty but in addition highlighted the truth that the language he used was offensive and utterly inappropriate.
“The stewards determined {that a} substantial effective was required however took into consideration the motive force’s real regret and his willingness to make a public apology and subsequently determined to droop a part of the effective.”
Tsunoda, now coming into his fourth season in F1, posted his apology on social media late on Saturday.
“I need to categorical my deep apologies for what I stated on the air at the moment,” he wrote. “Clearly I did not imply to make use of it and I utterly misunderstood its precise which means.
“I now higher perceive the which means of the phrase and am deeply sorry for what I stated. This sort of language has no place and won’t be tolerated and I’m sorry for that.”
Tsunoda will begin Sunday’s race from 14th on the grid on the Crimson Bull Ring.
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