Aston Martin F1’s Sebastian Vettel was disqualified from the Hungarian Grand Prix after an FIA technical delegate was unable to take an adequate fuel sample from his racing car. As a result, Lewis Hamilton was promoted from Mercedes F1 to second and Carlos Sainz from Ferrari F1 to third. However, Aston Martin F1 is unwilling to accept the decision and has announced that it will appeal the disqualification.
Sebastian Vettel disqualified from the Hungarian GP
Sebastian Vettel was thrilled when he crossed the finish line at the Hungarian GP in P2, because that would have been his second podium of the year. The joy was short-lived, however, as the Aston Martin F1 driver was disqualified after the FIA was unable to get the required 1.0 liter fuel sample from Vettel’s car. According to F1 regulations, participants must ensure that a 1.0 liter fuel sample can be taken at any time during the event. However, only 300ml could be taken from Vettel’s Aston Martin on the Hungaroring.
Discussion between the stewards and the Aston Martin F1 Team Principal
After the Hungarian GP, the stewards met with Aston Martin team boss Otmar Szafnauer to discuss the disqualification decision. The stewards’ report read: “It was not possible to take a 1.0 liter fuel sample from Car 5 after the race. The team had several options to try to remove the required amount of fuel from the tank, only 0.3 liters could be pumped out [the] In the presence of the FIA technical delegate and the FIA technical director, the Aston Martin team boss explained that there must be 1.44 liters in the tank, but they cannot get it out. “
However, with the Aston Martin F1 confident that more fuel should be left in the tank, they will appeal the decision. The stewards confirmed the application to appeal the decision with the team’s intention to appeal. So that the appeal can be carried out fairly, Sebastian Vettel’s car will be sealed until the FIA’s International Court of Appeal has decided.
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