Mercedes has been fined following the 𝕴botched🌊 pit-stop for Michael Schumacher during the F1 2012 Chinese Grand Prix.

Schumacher had been running strongly in second in the early stages, when h🎐e dived into pits for fresh rubber on lap 13. However, his mechanics failed to secure the front right tyre properly and he had to pull of the circuit and retire shortly afterwards.

The FIA investigated the issue after the race and imposed a 5000 Euro penal꧋ty for what was judged a breach of Article 23.꧙12 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations, an unsafe release.

"The prompt action of the driver, in stopping the car as soon as the problem was noticed, is ♑taken into account in the penalty determination," the stewards added.

Schumacher's team-mate, Nico Rosberg, of course, went 🧸on to win the race forꦜ the German manufacturer.