P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Aston Martin has elected to lodge a protest regarding Carlos Sainz resuming qualifying for the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz lost control of his Ferrari at the Shanghai International Circuit, causing a red flag during the Q2 session. Despite the incident, Sainz was able to return to the pits for a new wing and set a competitive lap time to advance to Q3. Lance Stroll was bumped out of the top 10 due to Sainz’s improvement, leading to Aston Martin’s suspicions of a breach of Article 39.6. The team lodged a protest and has a deadline to address the issue with the FIA stewards, alongside Ferrari representatives. Article 39.6 prohibits drivers from continuing in a session if their car stops on track, a regulation that Aston Martin believes Sainz violated after his on-track incident. Race Control confirmed Sainz’s stoppage, fueling the team’s claim of a rule infraction.
