Sebastian Vettel Ferrari has withdrawn its appeal regarding the five-second penalty which cost Sebastian Vettel victory in the Canadian Grand Prix, but could still request an official review. A spokesperson for the team has told N: “We have withdrawn our intention to appeal and we are evaluating our right to review.” Ferrari had 96 hours after Monday morning’s (AEST) race to lodge an appeal, although there appeared to be no avenue to overturn the penalty under Formula 1’s sporting regulations. The FIA’s International Sporting Code, however, gives scope for a post-event review if a ‘significant and new element’ comes to light that was not considered at the time. If that is the...
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