Sergio Perez retains his first victory at the Monaco GP, and Max Verstappen takes the podium while the stewards reject Ferrari’s protests; Ferrari says both Red Bull drivers should be fined five seconds for crossing the yellow line at the boxing exit
From Matt Morledge to Monaco
Last updated: 29/05/22 21:15
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Ferrari protests against Max Verstappen, claiming there was a “clear violation of the rules” at the exit of the boxing during the Monaco Grand Prix
Ferrari protests against Max Verstappen, claiming there was a “clear violation of the rules” at the exit of the boxing during the Monaco Grand Prix
Both Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen have avoided penalties for alleged violations in the Monaco Grand Prix boxing after stewards rejected Ferrari’s protests.
The FIA verdict confirms Perez’s victory, while Verstappen retains his third place ahead of title contender Charles Leclerc.
Ferrari has launched separate protests against Perez and Verstappen in Monte Carlo, accusing them of illegally crossing the yellow line when leaving the pits in the 23rd lap, trying to overtake Carlos Sainz and Leclerc.
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Ferrari team director Mattia Binoto believes Max Verstappen broke the rules by crossing the starting line from the pit lane of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Ferrari team director Mattia Binoto believes Max Verstappen broke the rules by crossing the starting line from the pit lane of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Race Control did not launch an investigation during the Monte Carlo epic, but Ferrari boss Mattia Binoto then accused the two drivers of “clear violation of the rules”, citing the race director’s remarks.
The FIA summons then confirmed that both Perez and Verstappen had been investigated and a representative of the Red Bull team had reported to the stewards, but Ferrari’s protest had already been rejected.
Regarding Perez, the FIA said the Mexican “does not have some of his front or rear tires to the left of the yellow line” and concluded that the protest was “unfounded”.
Verstappen’s alleged violation has always seemed more controversial, and the FIA has said that both Ferrari and Red Bull agree that part of his tire is on the left of the yellow line.
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Red Bull team director Christian Horner says he is disappointed that Ferrari is appealing against Max Verstappen’s boxing during the Monaco Grand Prix, but is confident that his driver will not be punished.
Red Bull team director Christian Horner says he is disappointed that Ferrari is appealing against Max Verstappen’s boxing during the Monaco Grand Prix, but is confident that his driver will not be punished.
But there was a contradiction in the remarks of the race director, who said that “pilots must keep to the right of the yellow line” and the International Sports Code, which said that “no tire should cross the line”.
The race director’s notes said that “pilots must keep to the right of the solid yellow line at the box office exit when leaving the box and stay to the right of that line until it ends after turn 1”.
In their verdict, the stewards said that “the notes of the director of the competition cannot contradict” the ISC.
“In this case, the car did not cross the border,” they said. “To do this, there should be a full wheel to the left of the yellow line.
“Accordingly, the driver has not violated the relevant section of the code and this is a precedent for any interpretation of the notes. The protest is therefore rejected. “
What Ferrari and Red Bull said about the protest
Binoto said he wanted a time penalty for the Red Bulls, which would make both drivers finish behind Ferrari and Sainz win his first Formula One victory.
“We protested because we believe it is right to seek clarification,” said the Ferrari chief. “I think both Red Bulls were on the yellow line at the exit and in the past this was always punished by five seconds.
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Sky A1’s Anthony Davidson analyzes the pit stops of Red Bull and Ferrari, who lost to Charles Leclerc in the Monaco Grand Prix.
Sky A1’s Anthony Davidson analyzes the pit stops of Red Bull and Ferrari, who lost to Charles Leclerc in the Monaco Grand Prix.
Binoto told Sky Sports F1 earlier: “We are disappointed because we believe that there was a clear violation of the rules for the two Red Bulls, who walk the yellow line when leaving the pits.
“I do not think it was close. He was on the line and if you look at the intonation of the sports code, it says intersection, but we had a clarification in Turkey 2020 to avoid any discussions and if you look at the notes of the director of the competition it shows staying right.
“So being online violates the notes of the director of the competition and I think that each team has a duty and task to follow the notes of the director of the competition.
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Charles Leclerc was angered by the radio calls from his Ferrari team to join the box or not.
Charles Leclerc was angered by the radio calls from his Ferrari team to join the box or not.
“So for us this is something unclear and we are still looking for clarification from the FIA and we will be happy to receive feedback as soon as possible.
However, his opponent Christian Horner said it was “disappointing” that there was a protest after the race.
“We believe the International Sports Code is clear,” the Red Bull boss told Sky Sports News. “He did not cross the line, he was always in contact with the line.
“We have seen other precedents set, with other drivers in the past. If this was more than a rebuke, I would be very disappointed. I really hope that common sense will prevail.
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