The governing body for Formula 1 fined the organizers of the United States Grand Prix nearly $550,000 after a group of spectators invaded the track at the Circuit of the Americas while cars were still finishing their cooldown lap following Sunday's race.

Formula 1's governing body fined the Circuit of the Americas nearly $550,000 after a group of fans allegedly invaded the track while cars were cooling down.

AUSTIN, Texas — The United States Grand Prix organizers face a heavy fine for serious safety violations during the event. According to the Associated Press, the governing body of Formula 1 fined the Circuit of the Americas after a group of spectators invaded the track following Sunday's race.

Eminem performs on the super stage at Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

Fans spilled out onto Austin's Formula 1 circuit while cars were still on their cooldown lap at the end of the race

After the verdict of the orginisers of the US Grand Prix have been announced by the stewards, they received a considerable fine by the FIA. A group of fans began entering the track in an unsafe condition,