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Aston Martin to appeal Vettel disqualification
Aston Martin has served notice of its intention to appeal Sebastian Vettel’s disqualification from the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Vettel originally finished a thrilling race in second place, but was later disqualified after being unable to provide a 1.0-liter fuel sample to the FIA. In the hearing with the stewards prior to the disqualification, Aston Martin argued that it has at least 1.44 liters in the car but could only extract 0.3 liters for an unknown reason, and the team has now appealed so it can try and remove the fuel.
“The Stewards have received a Notice of Intention of Appeal from Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team (“Aston Martin”) at 22:14 hours on 1st August 2021 against Stewards Decision No 59,” the stewards’ decision read.
“In this context, the FIA Technical Department representatives were asked by the Stewards to seal and impound Car 5 until such time as the Notice of Appeal is received or the FIA International Court of Appeal makes any determinations as relevant.
“In making this determination, Aston Martin hereby declare that the removal of the various components to safely transport Car 5 to the FIA facility in no way compromises the evidence and has no impact upon the matter being appealed.”
Having served notice of its intention to appeal, Aston Martin has 72 hours to confirm its appeal or withdraw it.
Chris Medland
While studying Sports Journalism at the University of Central Lancashire, Chris managed to talk his way into working at the British Grand Prix in 2008 and was retained for three years before joining ESPN F1 as Assistant Editor. After three further years at ESPN, a spell as F1 Editor at Crash Media Group was followed by the major task of launching F1i.com’s English-language website and running it as Editor. Present at every race since the start of 2014, he has continued building his freelance portfolio, working with international titles. As well as writing for RACER, his broadcast work includes television appearances on F1 TV and as a presenter and reporter on North America's live radio coverage on SiriusXM.
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