FIA summons Mercedes to 'right to review' hearing on Thursday

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The FIA will decide on Thursday whether it will accept or not Mercedes' right to review the incident involving Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in last weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

The controversial Turn 4 scrap between the two drivers that took place on lap 48, when Verstappen ran himself and Hamilton off the track, was investigated by the stewards but did not warrant any sanction.

But Mercedes submitted on Tuesday a right to review based on new onboard footage from Verstappen's Red Bull that is considered by the Brackley squad as evidence which not available to the stewards at the time of their initial investigation of the Turn 4 tussle.

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"In accordance with [article] 14 ISC, this hearing is to determine whether the Right of Review exists in this case, i.e. whether ‘a significant and relevant new element is discovered which was unavailable to the parties seeking the review at the time of the decision concerned.’," said the FIA in a statement released on Wednesday.

Representatives from both Mercedes and Red Bull will report to the FIA via video conference at 17:00 local time on Thursday (14:00 UK - 15:00 CET).

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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.