Formula One team Aston Martin intends to appeal the disqualification of Sebastian Vettel from the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, with the exclusion costing the German a second-place finish.
Vettel had crossed the line 1.8 seconds behind Esteban Ocon, but was disqualified as only 0.3litres of fuel could be extracted from his car instead of the one litre mandated by the rules for a post-race sample.
The notice from stewards disqualifying Vettel said that Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer had stated that there should be 1.44litres of fuel left in Vettel’s tank, based on the amount of fuel consumed as measured by a meter that is fitted to all cars.
But, despite being given “several opportunities” the team were unable to pump more than 0.3litres out of the car.
With Vettel disqualified, Lewis Hamilton, who was third, was then promoted to second, with Carlos Sainz now in third.
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