Motor racing-Aston Martin protest Chinese GP qualifying results

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - April 20, 2024 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso celebrates after finishing third in qualifying as second placed Red Bull's Sergio Perez looks on REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Aston Martin protested the results of Chinese Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday after Ferrari's Carlos Sainz crashed and brought out red flags but was allowed to continue when the session re-started.

Stewards said in a statement that Aston, who had Fernando Alonso qualify third for Sunday's race but team mate Lance Stroll 11th, had protested an alleged breach of article 39.6 of Formula One's sporting regulations.