The FIA has given their verdict over the first safety car restart which Hamilton complained about. Hamilton suggested that Vettel’s stop-start restart was out of order but the FIA have claimed that it was okay.
Charlie Whiting commented on the issue giving it the green light.
“I think he (Vettel) controlled it very well but it’s up to the leading driver to say when we go,” said FIA race director Charlie Whiting.
“Unlike some other series, they have an acceleration zone, a place where you can accelerate.
“You can’t do it before, or after that. Once it goes green, the safety car comes into the pits, it’s up to the leader to decide where he is going to go.
“I think Seb controlled it well.”
Hamilton is still planning on bringing up Vettel’s restart at the next drivers briefing, but it is expected to be shot down immediately.
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