4-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel criticised race officers on Sunday for his or her sluggish response in handing him a time penalty throughout the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.
The Aston Martin driver needed to begin from the pitlane after his automotive’s brakes overheated on the way in which to the beginning grid.
Mechanics eliminated the automotive from the grid however didn’t get the whole lot prepared inside a 5 minute time deadline earlier than the beginning.
A 10 second cease/go penalty ensued but it surely was not communicated to the staff till the race had been occurring for 20 minutes.
“The blokes tried the whole lot on the grid and I feel they did rather well, in order that they have been actually alert. However I feel we might have had a greater race if the FIA was extra alert,” the German informed Sky Sports activities tv.
“We broke a rule, I suppose. That’s why we received a penalty. However they didn’t hassle (saying so) till manner into the race. By that point the penalty price much more than it might have early within the race in order that’s not very skilled.”
Vettel conceded that had not been the deciding issue, with loads of different points to cope with on a tough afternoon in Italy.
Canadian staff mate Lance Stroll no less than scored factors, regardless of additionally having pre-race brake issues after which a gearshift subject, with a seventh place end.
“I suppose he received fortunate that he didn’t have to start out from the pitlane,” mentioned Vettel. “It’s good to no less than get some factors.”