Force India have been fined €5,000 for an unsafe release of Sergio Perez’ car during FP2 at the Spanish Grand Prix.

The Mexican driver managed to get round half the lap before it became apparent that the left front tyre was loose.

The stewards did have the option to impose a grid penalty on Perez, but due to the “appropriate measures” being taken immediately after it became apparent, they chose to impose a fine instead.

“The stewards determined that the car was released in an unsafe condition in breach of Art. 28.13(b) as the wheel was not properly attached to the car when released,” read a statement from the FIA.