The decision taken by Red Bull for the penalty received by Max Verstappen in the Grand Formula 1 prize in Saudi Arabia

The world champion left the pole position at Jeddah, but did not have the best start, which he offered to Oscar Piastri, who left the second, the chance to attack him for the first turn. The Australian's attack was defeated by Verstappen, who kept his position, but leaving the tracks in the second turn.

Due to this advantage won outside the track, he was penalized with 5 seconds, a penalty he executed at the first and only Pit Stop. This allowed Piastri to overcome him easily and get the second consecutive victory, Verstappen being forced to be satisfied with the second place.

The decision made by Max Verstappen and Red Bull

In front of the press, after the race, Verstappen and Dr. Marko explained that Red Bull would not exercise his right to request a revision of the situation. All the more so, the penalty being executed during the race and not after its completion, it would be almost impossible for the commissioners to cancel the sanction.

“Theoretically, we can use the right to request a revision of the situation, but we should provide new evidence. In other words, new facts. Or, the rooms have surprised everything. Therefore, we see no reason to protest,” said Dr. Marko for the orf.

“Oh, no, it's not in my interest. The only thing that interests me is to go home,” It was Verstappen's comment for Sky Sports F1.

How did the pilots finish in the Grand Formula 1 Award in Saudi Arabia:

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
4. Lando Norris (McLaren)
5. George Russell (Mercedes)
6. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
7. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
8. Carlos Sainz (Williams)
9. Alex Albon (Williams)
10. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
11. Fernanod Alonso (Aston Martin)
12. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
13. Oliver Bearman (Haas)
14. Esteban Ocon (Haas)
15. Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber)
16. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
17. Jack Doohan (Alpine)
18. Gabriel Bortleto (Kick Sauber)
19. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – DNF
20. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – DNF

What does pilot ranking look after the Saudi Arabia race:

1. Oscar Piastri – 99 points
2. Lando Norris – 89
3. Max Verstappen – 87
4. George Russell – 73
5. Charles Leclerc – 47
6. Kimi Antonelli – 38
7. Lewis Hamilton – 31
8. Alex Albon – 20
9. Esteban Ocon – 14
10. Lance Stroll – 10
11. Pierre Gasly – 6
12. Nico Hulkenberg – 6
13. Oliver Bearman – 6
14. Isack Hadjar – 5
15. Carlos Sainz – 5
16. Yuki Tsunoda – 5
17. Fernando Alonso – 0
18. Liam Lawson – 0
19. Jack Doohan – 0
20. Gabriel Bortleto – 0

The hierarchy of builders:

1. McLaren – 188 points
2. Mercedes – 111
3. Red Bull – 89
4. Ferrari – 78
5. Williams – 25
6. Haas – 20
7. Aston Martin – 10
8. Racing Bulls – 8
9. Alpine – 6
10. Kick Sauber – 6