FIA unhappy with Vettel behaviour at drivers' meeting

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Sebastian Vettel has been summoned to the Austrian GP's stewards' office for his "behaviour" at Friday evening's drivers' meeting at the Red Bull Ring.

Vettel has apparently landed himself in hot water for allegedly breaching Article 12.1.2 f) of the International Sporting Code and Article 20.1 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations.

The article relates to: "Any words, deeds or writings that have caused moral injury or loss to the FIA, its bodies, its members or its executive officers, and more generally on the interest of motor sport and on the values defended by the FIA."

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It's currently unknow how Vettel's behaviour may have potentially transgressed the rule book, but the Aston Martin driver may have spoken his mind a bit too forcefully in the traditional Friday meeting chaired by FIA race director Niels Wittich.

So far, Vettel's Austrian GP weekend has been a difficult affair, with the four-time F1 world champion qualifying last on Friday and retiring from Saturday's sprint race after also visiting the gravel trap during the 23-lap event following a contact with Williams' Alex Albon.

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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.