The governing FIA heard Ferrari’s driver Sebastian Vettel about his shot at Mercedes’ driver Lewis Hamilton at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and decided to leave it at that.
Based meeting Monday in Paris, the governing FIA to examine the responsibility of the German and determine whether the 10-second stop and go that had been inflicted on him at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for a voluntary in the Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton was an adapted sanction, the high court replied in the affirmative.
“The president of the FIA, Jean Todt, decided at the end of the meeting that the file was closed,” FIA said. “If there were to be a repetition of such behaviour, the matter would immediately be referred back to the FIA International Tribunal for further investigation.
“Sportsmen must be cognizant of the impact their behaviour can have on those who look up to them. They are heroes and role models and to millions of fans worldwide and must conduct themselves accordingly.” FIA added.
The commissioners of the event in Baku had hesitated to disqualify the Ferrari driver for his impulsive gesture after crashing the Silver Arrow under a safety car regime before the restart of the 21st round. Vettel’s responsibility had been regarded as complete, the telemetry not having noticed any slowing down of the British driver.
Vettel, who had three new points removed on his super licence, had made the trip to the French capital to explain on Monday. His excuses have not exempted him from disciplinary sanctions. He will have to participate in educational activities in the Formula 2, Formula 3 and Formula 4 FIA championships.
Lewis Hamilton (right) posted his reactions on Instagram after the FIA decision. (Source:www.dailyexpress.co.uk)
On the other side, after the governing FIA decision not to further penalise Sebastian Vettel following his move to Baku, Lewis Hamilton go on social media by likening a publication clearly hostile to the fans.
He has not yet officially reacted to the FIA decision not to sanction Vettel for the clash he got at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. However, by publicly likening a comment posted by one of his fans on Instagram account, Hamilton made everything very clear.
“I lost all respect for the FIA, Scuderia Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel after this decision,” posted the Hamilton’s fan on Instagram. “The message this decisions sends is that you can do whatever you want on the track and get into one your rivals, then you have to apologise for getting out as if nothing had happened!” he added.
