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The FIA’s International Court of Appeal has determined that the improper use of the Safety Car by a race director
The recent decision by the International Court of Appeals (ICA) sheds light on how a potential appeal from Mercedes regarding the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix would have been viewed. It stems from a similar case in the International GT Open, where a race result was annulled due to improper application of Safety Car rules. The ICA reinstated the original race results and emphasized that race stewards or courts cannot cancel a race. They also highlighted the importance of fair treatment and avoiding unfair situations. This ruling provides insight into how the ICA would have approached an appeal from Mercedes. Despite Mercedes’ protests and initial intention to appeal, they ultimately decided against it, although team principal Toto Wolff believed they had a strong case.
