The
FIA informs that a discussion will take place next Tuesday about the time penalty
Carlos Sainz received at the
Australian Grand Prix. The Spaniard spun around
Fernando Alonso during the chaotic final restart and was given a five-second time penalty for doing so.
Sainz started fourth on the last restart and was battling
Pierre Gasly on entering turn one. The two were too busy watching each other and both braked too late as a result. Gasly ended up on the grass, but Sainz was unable to avoid his compatriot. Alonso spun and fell all the way back to the back of the field as a result, the
Ferrari driver had no damage and was third, but received a time penalty for the incident.
Ferrari asks for Right of Review
Last week, it was announced that
Ferrari was going to challenge Sainz's penalty with a so-called right of review. The race 'resumed' after the restart with one lap behind the safety car, which meant Sainz's time penalty had major consequences, he even finished outside the points as a result. In an official document, the
FIA revealed that there will be a virtual meeting between Ferrari and the stewards next Tuesday.
Source: FIA