A representative of the Mercedes team must report to the FIA by video conference on November 18th at 5:00 p.m. local time, according to a steward document issued on the Wednesday before the first Grand Prix of Qatar.
The FIA said the hearing is to determine whether Mercedes has the right to review the case, which would depend on the Brackley and Brixworth-based team “introducing a significant and relevant new element that the parties, who requested the review was not available at the time of the review “. the decision in question. “
This follows Formula 1 on Tuesday unveiling the front-facing camera footage of Verstappen’s car, which the stewards had no access to when they decided not to the incident between the Red Bull driver and his Mercedes rival Hamilton at Turn 4 to investigate.
F1’s current technology only limits one live feed from each car and at the time of the incident, Red Bull von Verstappen was broadcasting its rear-facing drive on board.
The recordings from the front camera were only available for download after the race and were finally published by F1 on Tuesday.
Verstappen appeared to be pushing Hamilton wide as he maintained his lead on lap 48.
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, overtakes Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B
Photo by: Jerry Andre / Motorsport Images
Hamilton later passed Verstappen to win the race.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has admitted a new hardliner stance after the Brazil race.
He was frustrated with the FIA’s decision to ban Lewis Hamilton from qualifying because of a DRS issue and angered that Verstappen was not even investigated.
“I think we just had many, many slaps in the face this weekend with decisions that could have fluctuated for either side, against us or for us,” he said. “Whenever the decisions are against you, I’m just angry and I’ll defend my team, my drivers, whatever comes.
“I’ve always been very diplomatic when discussing things. But diplomacy is over today.”
Should the FIA accept that Verstappen’s driving has violated the sporting rules, it could impose a time penalty for the race in Brazil or a starting place for the next event in Qatar.
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