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.

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.

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