Red Bull also has to go to the stewards for the 'Right to Review' of Mercedes

Red Bull Racing must also attend the 'Right to Review' that Mercedes has requested from the FIA, according to The Race to report. The FIA will decide whether there should be a new investigation into the defensive action of Max Verstappen.

The action of Verstappen

Verstappen defended his leading position with all his might, but according to some went a bit too far in turn four of lap 48. Lewis Hamilton passed his rival on the outside, but the Dutchman did not want to give in. He applied the brakes deeply, but did not make the turn. As a result, they both skidded off the track and Verstappen retained the lead.

Although Hamilton would eventually place a successful overtaking manoeuvre and drove to victory, they were angry at Mercedes that Verstappen had not received a penalty. Diplomacy was over in the eyes of Toto Wolff, who feels his team is being wronged.

Mercedes takes action

To Red Bull Racing's surprise, this resulted in a new statement from Mercedes this week. Because the first decision was made without onboard footage of Verstappen, Mercedes wants to restart the investigation now that the footage is available. To do so it has invoked the 'Right of Review'.

Before a new investigation is started Mercedes has to prove to the FIA that the new images actually show something new. Red Bull Racing did this for example after the British Grand Prix, unsuccessfully, by coming up with a simulation of the crash and not with new images.

Mercedes does have the new images, but it remains to be seen if this will have any effect. On Thursday at 2pm, Mercedes will join the FIA in an online meeting to present their points. According to The Race, Red Bull Racing will also be present to present their side of the story. After this it will become clear if there will be further investigation.