Alfa Romeo has called for a review of the penalty that cost Kimi Raikkonen a points finish in last month's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The Finn finished 9th on the road, but dropped to 13th after Imola stewards imposed a 30s time penalty. On the lap before the re-start following the race suspension, Raikkonen spun at Turn 3. Art 42.6 of the Sporting Regulations indicates that a driver may retake his position, so long as he does so prior to the first safety car line (SC1). At first the team instructed Raikkonen to do so, but then told him to hold his position. Art 42.6 then indicates that should a driver fail to take his position he must enter the pit lane and can only re-join the race once...
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