Mercedes to Make Case for Review of Verstappen Non-Penalty

Mercedes to Make Case for Review of Verstappen Non-Penalty
Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Losail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 18, 2021. Mark Thompson/Getty Images
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PARIS—Mercedes will argue Thursday for a review of the decision not to penalize Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen at the Brazilian Grand Prix for an incident in which Lewis Hamilton was run off course as he attempted a pass for the lead.

The FIA said Wednesday that Mercedes won the right to review the incident in which Verstappen appeared to force the seven-time champion off track. The stewards noted the incident at the time, but ruled it a racing incident and took no action against the Red Bull driver.