Haas have failed in their right to review the result of the United States Grand Prix.
Photo credit: MoneyGram Haas F1 Team
During the São Paulo Grand Prix weekend, it was confirmed that the American squad wanted the stewards to look at new evidence they would be presenting as they believed Sergio Perez, Lance Stroll, Alex Albon and Lance Sargeant should have all faced larger sanctions for violating track limits during the race.
The Thai driver had already received a 5-second penalty during the race, but he avoided any potential further sanctions due to insufficient evidence of corner cutting at turn 6. The FIA will rectify that in time for next year’s race with new cameras in that area of the circuit.
While Haas knew they would remain P10 in the Constructors’ Championship even if the results did get changed, team boss Guenther Steiner told Motorsport.com that it was important for the rules to be applied correctly.
On Wednesday, Haas, Red Bull Racing, Aston Martin and Williams representatives attended the meeting, but there was no decision made as the case was adjourned until Thursday afternoon Central European Time.
Official confirmation came through that Haas’ right of review was thrown out. The FIA document explained why.
“21. Regarding the on-board camera footage of Car 23 and following cars the Stewards:
a. Determine that it is significant
b. Determine that it is not new
c. Determine that it was available to Haas (the party seeking the review) at the time of
the decision
d. Determine that it is not relevant
“22. Regarding the other three elements submitted (on-board camera footage of Cars 2, 11 and 18) the Stewards
a. Determine that they are not significant
b. Determine that they are not new
c. Determine that they were available to Haas (the party seeking the review) at the time of the decision
d. Determine that they are not relevant
For the reason for this assessment please see points 27 and 28
“23. Therefore, the Petition for the Right of Review is REJECTED because there is no significant and relevant new element that was unavailable to Haas at the time of the Decision.”
