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.

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

Charles Leclerc of Ferrari ultimately came out on top in a Sunday finish as spectators packed the stands. Our photographers Renee Dominguez and Patricia Lim were there.