Sainz Australia appeal rejected as Ferrari fail to overturn penalty
Ferrari's bid to overturn Carlos Sainz's Australian Grand Prix five-second time penalty has been dismissed by Formula 1 stewards.
The Scuderia requested a right of review over Sainz's penalty , which he was given in Melbourne for clipping Fernando Alonso out on the chaotic Lap 57 restart.
With no more green flag racing possible, Sainz crossed the line in fourth place, but was demoted to 12th place, finishing last on what proved to be a pointless weekend for the team after Charles Leclerc's Lap 1 retirement. Viewed by others: Charles Leclerc Should Leclerc look to move away from Ferrari to chase title glory? Analysis Red Bull Racing The sec...