Here is what happened exactly. Hamilton and Raikkonen battled out the lead in Spa. Hamilton prevailed. Ferrari, contested Hamilton's win to the FIA board and demanded a penalty. A 25 second Penalty was given to Hamilton's time placing him third overall! McLaren had a hearing on Sept. 22nd to appeal the penalty, but the penalty was ruled out! Why?
Well under normal circumstances a regular penalty for Hamilton's action was a drive-through penalty. The drive-through penalty takes about 25 seconds. Usually, drive through penalties cannot be contested! Thats why their appeal was not accepted!
However, Ferrari showed their true performance in Singapore not scoring any point!
Well done Ferrari, you got what you deserved.
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