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Former McLaren racer and now Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has cast doubt over whether Ferrari can successfully appeal Carlos Sainz 's Australian GP Formula 1 penalty. Sainz was handed the five-second sanction for clipping Fernando Alonso out at the Lap 57 restart in Melbourne, dropping him from fourth over the line to 12th and last as no green flag racing was possible after the third red flag. Ferrari requested a right of review, which was granted by the stewards, with the hearing taking place on Tuesday morning via video link. However, de la Rosa, who also drove for Arrows, Jaguar, Sauber and HRT, is not convinced that the punishment will be expunged from the record books. Viewed by others: Charles Leclerc Should Leclerc look to move away from Ferrari to chase title glory? ...

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz says he is "very disappointed" with the FIA's decision to dismiss an appeal against the Spaniard's five-second time penalty at the Australian Grand Prix. Sainz was slapped with the penalty after clipping Fernando Alonso during the chaotic Lap 57 restart in Melbourne. With the Safety Car deployed and no more green flag racing possible, Sainz crossed the line fourth, but the penalty saw him demoted to 12th and last place. As a time penalty cannot be appeal ed, Ferrari requested a Right of Review, which was rejected on Tuesday by the independent - but FIA-appointed - stewards on the basis that no new evidence was presented. © XPBimages Sainz calls for talks on inconsistencies Writing on his Instagram page shortly after the announcement, a disappointed Sainz said he accepted the decision, but called for discussions about inconsistencies in decision-m...