What types of sanctions may be imposed?
The sanctions set out in the International Sporting Code range from a reprimand to disqualification (a life ban), and include fines, exclusion, suspension for one or more races, and even the withdrawal of Championship points. For any faults committed during qualifying practice, whether of a sporting or technical nature, the Stewards may also cancel all the driver’s times. Nevertheless, the Stewards have the power to authorize a driver who is penalized in this manner to start from the back of the grid. 49.