Red Bull want official review

RED Bull have asked for an official review into the penalty given to Lewis Hamilton following his crash with Max Verstappen at this month's British Grand Prix.

The Dutchman was forced to retire and undergo a six-hour hospital check-up while Hamilton took victory to revive his title hopes after being hit with a 10-second penalty by the race stewards. Red Bull, already aggrieved at what they say will be the $1.8 million (R 26.62m) cost to repair Verstappen’s car, now want FIA), the governing body of Formula One, to re-examine the case. They are convinced Hamilton’s punishment was too lenient and if they succeed in convincing the stewards to reopen the case the British driver could be hit with harsher action.

Both Red Bull and Hamilton’s Mercedes teams will now be required to meet stewards at Budapest’s Hungaroring tomorrow ahead of the weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.

Hamilton’s win saw him slash Verstappen’s lead in the championship.

Red Bull boss Christian Horner said in a column last Friday: “Given the severity of the incident and the lenient penalty, we are reviewing all data and have the right to request a review.

“We are still … therefore considering all of our sporting options.” | IOL Motoring