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FIA decide not to punish Vettel further

Writer: Andrew ZarbAndrew Zarb


The FIA have announced that no further action will be taken against Sebastian Vettel after his incident with Lewis Hamilton, and he has apologised for his actions - however I think that quite frankly it is a disgrace though how he got away with just a 10-second stop-and-go penalty.

An FIA statement on the matter read:

"While respecting the stewards' decision, the FIA remained deeply concerned by the wider implications of the incident, firstly through the impact such behaviour may have on fans and young competitors worldwide and secondly due to the damage such behaviour may cause to the FIA's image and reputation of the sport," read a statement issued by the FIA on Monday evening. "Following detailed discussion and further examination of video and data evidence related to the incident, Sebastian Vettel admitted full responsibility. "Sebastian Vettel extended his sincere apologies to the FIA and the wider motorsport family. "He additionally committed to devote personal time over the next 12 months to educational activities across a variety of FIA championships and events, including in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, the FIA Formula 3 European Championship, at an FIA Formula 3 championship to be defined and at the FIA stewards' seminar. "Due to this incident, President Jean Todt instructed that no road safety activities should be endorsed by Sebastian Vettel until the end of this year. "The FIA notes this commitment, the personal apology made by Sebastian Vettel and his pledge to make that apology public. The FIA also notes that Scuderia Ferrari is aligned with the values and objectives of the FIA. "In light of these developments, FIA President Jean Todt decided that on this occasion the matter should be closed."

"Nevertheless, in noting the severity of the offence and its potential negative consequences, FIA President Jean Todt made it clear that should there be any repetition of such behaviour, the matter would immediately be referred to the FIA International Tribunal for further investigation."


 
 
 
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