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Ferrari asks for review of Vettel's Canadian GP penalty

Ferrari has lodged a request for motor racing's governing body, the FIA, to review the controversial penalty which cost Sebastian Vettel victory at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Vettel was issued a five-second time penalty after running wide and re-joining the track in what the stewards felt was an unsafe manner, forcing Lewis Hamilton off the circuit in their battle for the lead. Vettel crossed the line in first place but Hamilton stayed close enough to Vettel to ensure he moved ahead once the punishment was applied.

The decision was widely condemned by fans and former world champions, with a furious Vettel saying the stewards stole victory from Ferrari.