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Ferrari opts against appealing 'wrong' decision

SPIELBERG, Austria -- Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has confirmed his team will not appeal the stewards' decision that ensured Max Verstappen kept victory at the Austrian Grand Prix ahead of Charles Leclerc.

Leclerc was leading the race with three laps to go when Verstappen overtook him at Turn 3 to claim the lead. The move saw the pair bang wheels as Verstappen squeezed Leclerc out of track on the exit of the corner.

A three-hour investigation into the incident took place before the stewards confirmed there would be not further action. Binotto said he did not agree with the stewards but saw no benefit in appealing the decision.