In an action-packed race that featured changing weather conditions, the stewards deemed that Antonelli had been released into the path of Kick Sauber\u2019s Nico Hulkenberg in the pit lane and subsequently handed the Italian a five-second time penalty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Antonelli had worked his way forward from a starting slot of P16 to cross the line in P4, the penalty resulted in the teenager being dropped down to P5 in what was his debut F1 race.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, after Mercedes petitioned for a \u2018Right of Review\u2019, a hearing took place in which the Silver Arrows presented \u201cvideo from the roll hoop camera, which was previously unavailable\".<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After this was examined \u2013 along with additional video not previously available to the stewards taken from the helicopter \u2013 the decision was taken to remove Antonelli\u2019s penalty, promoting him back up to fourth place.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a document released following the hearing \u2013 which was attended by representatives from Mercedes and Kick Sauber as well as Williams, the latter having benefitted from the penalty given that Antonelli\u2019s demotion promoted Alex Albon up to fourth \u2013 the reasoning behind the stewards\u2019 decision to reverse the penalty was explained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt is clear that Car 12 did not cross into the fast lane until a significant distance down the pit lane and only after the driver checked his mirror to confirm clearance with Car 27,\" the document reads.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe roll hoop camera shows that he had sufficient room to safely pass the McLaren pits without risk to the McLaren mechanics.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The document also issues a reminder that competitors have the right to appeal certain decisions from the stewards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Antonelli being reinstated in P4 means that the Italian takes home an additional two points, which now ties Mercedes with McLaren at the top of the Teams\u2019 Championship standings on 27 points each.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The document also issues a reminder that competitors have the right to appeal certain decisions from the stewards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Also Read: <\/b> Highest tax paying cricketers<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n