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Whiting admits Vettel penalty was very harsh
Jul.23 Charlie Whiting, the highest ranking FIA official at grands prix, has admitted the penalty levied against Sebastian Vettel on Sunday, for his overtake on Jenson Button, was harsh.
Reigning world champion Vettel was demoted from second to fifth after stewards ruled he gained an unfair advantage by passing Button whilst off the track on the run-off area.
The penalty imposed was a drive-through, which because handed down after the race was converted to a 20-second race time addition.
'It was disproportionate to the offense,' said David Coulthard, who according to Auto Motor und Sport said that sort of move happens regularly in DTM.
Whiting does not disagree.
'The punishment is very...
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