Four times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel was handed a suspended 25,000 euro ($25,457) fine on Saturday for walking out of an Austrian Grand Prix drivers' briefing.
Stewards said in a statement that the Aston Martin driver had left without permission after "expressing frustration at the meeting".
The stewards noted that the 35-year-old had subsequently met the race director, who said Vettel apologised unreservedly and then had "a very constructive conversation covering the topics in the meeting". The summons came after Saturday's sprint race, which sets the grid for Sunday's grand prix and also awards points to the top eight. Vettel started in last place for Aston Martin.
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