FIA to rule on Mercedes 'Right of Review' request on Friday

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The FIA's stewards will reconvene on Friday to decide whether or not to have a second look at Max Verstappen's move against Lewis Hamilton in last Sunday's Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Mercedes requested a 'Right of Review' of the incident and representatives of the Brackely squad along with those from Red Bull were heard on Thursday by the stewards. But the final call on the review will be made tomorrow.

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"Following today’s hearing with representatives from Mercedes and Red Bull, the stewards are now considering the matter and will publish their decision tomorrow," said the stewards in a statement released on Thursday evening.

As a reminder, Friday's ruling involves only a decision on whether Mercedes' request for a review is receivable.

If so, the stewards will then procede and have a second look at Verstappen's controversial maneuver.

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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.