Ferrari drops Vettel appeal - mulls 'right of review' option

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Ferrari have decided not to appeal the penalty decision against Sebastian Vettel that robbed the German of a win in last Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.

Just hours before the deadline of its appeal expired, the House of Maranello has opted against such a recourse according to the Press Association as time penalties are theoretically not allowed to be appealed under F1's sporting rules.

However, the FIA's International Sporting Code does authorize a team to rely on a "right of review" to contest a penalty providing the outfit presents new evidence.

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The "right of review" process involves a 14-day period, starting after the official communication of a race's classification, during which new evidence must be submitted.

Article 14.1.1 of the governing body's International Sporting Code states:

"[If] a significant and relevant new element is discovered which was unavailable to the parties seeking the review at the time of the Competition concerned, whether or not the stewards have already given a ruling, these stewards or, failing this, those designated by the FIA, must meet (in person or by other means) on a date agreed amongst themselves, summoning the party or parties concerned to hear any relevant explanations and to judge in the light of the facts and elements brought before them."

Ferrari has yet to confirm its intention of going down the "right of review" route.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.