He Austrian Grand Prix has not left anyone indifferent. The controversy by the limits of the track has accompanied the race beyond the checkered flag, something that has caused the complaints of, precisely, Aston Martin.
Initially,Fernando Alonsohad ended in sixthposition. However, thanks to the protest what did you do Aston Martin to the FIA for the track limits of the other pilots, the Spaniard climbed up to the fifth positionwhileCarlos Sainzeither lewis hamilton they fell down the rankings.
To do this, the British team relied on the article 33.3 of the Sports Regulations of the Formula1. An article that is initially held that many drivers avoided throughout the 71 laps around the Red Bull Ring.
This article is based on the fact that “drivers must make all reasonable efforts to use the track at all times and not leave the track without good reason“, something that, as has been shown, many of the pilots have largely failed to comply with.
This penalty has affected pilots like Carlos Sainz, lewis hamilton either Esteban Ocon, among others, who have seen how their final career position has been changed. A sanction that, if it were not for Aston Martinwould never have been done.
New document: Decision – Aston Martin Protest
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Aston Martin, Masters of Ceremonies
He step forward of Aston Martinin the Formula 1 It has been overwhelming, both on and off the track. It is not the first time this year that, once the race is over, the British have managed to change the result in the offices.
The one before this, at the Grand Prix of jeddah. On that occasion, Aston Martin claimed a penalty that had been imposed on Fernando Alonso and that he had taken him off the podium. A penalty that, thanks to the preparation of the resource raised to the FIA, it was removed and the Spaniard was able to get on the podium.
