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    Home - F1 - Red Bull formally rules out right of review of Verstappen’s Saudi F1 penalty
    F1 Updated:April 22, 2025

    Red Bull formally rules out right of review of Verstappen’s Saudi F1 penalty

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    Red Bull formally rules out right of review of Verstappen’s Saudi F1 penalty

    Red Bull Rules Out Appeal on Verstappen’s Saudi GP Penalty

    Red Bull Racing has confirmed it will not pursue a right-of-review petition regarding Max Verstappen’s controversial five-second penalty during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. This decision comes after Verstappen received the sanction for leaving the track and gaining an advantage in the opening laps of the race.

    Background of the Incident

    Polesitter Verstappen was involved in a heated battle with Mclaren’s Oscar Piastri when the incident occurred. Following a duel, Verstappen left the circuit while maintaining his position, leading to a five-second penalty imposed by the FIA race stewards. The ruling stated that Verstappen had gained a significant advantage after leaving the track and failed to relinquish his position.

    Red Bull’s Reaction

    Verstappen and his team were visibly frustrated with the stewards’ decision. Team boss Christian Horner even presented onboard footage during the post-race media scrum, aiming to demonstrate that Verstappen was ahead at a critical juncture in the race. Despite expressing dissatisfaction with the penalty, Horner soon acknowledged that seeking a review would likely be futile.

    “If we’re to protest it, then they’re going to most likely hold their line,” Horner commented. He indicated a willingness to submit new footage that had not been considered at the time of the ruling but ultimately confirmed that Red Bull would not take further action.

    Comparison to Previous Cases

    F1 teams have a 96-hour window after a race to file such petitions. Recently, McLaren had attempted a similar right-of-review following Lando Norris’s penalty for a comparable infraction during the 2024 United States Grand Prix, which was subsequently denied.

    The stewards’ detailed verdict emphasized that Piastri’s car was alongside Verstappen’s at the apex of the first corner, thereby entitling Piastri to racing room. The decision was based on the Driver’s Standards Guidelines, which dictate that gaining an advantage through off-track excursion typically results in a 10-second penalty. However, the stewards opted for a lesser penalty due to the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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