Ferrari have formally requested for the penalty that cost Sebastian Vettel victory in the Canadian Grand Prix be reviewed, a team spokesperson confirmed on Monday. Vettel was handed a five-second time penalty during the race on June 9 for going off track and returning in what was deemed to be an unsafe fashion. The German had led the race from start to finish but lost out to Mercedes’ championship leader Lewis Hamilton after the addition of the penalty. Significant and relevant new evidence that was not available at the time of the ruling is required for a team to submit a ‘right of review’. Ferrari have not offered details on what this may be, but have confirmed the submission of...
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