FIA throw out Hamilton’s Belgian Grand Prix appeal

PARIS: Lewis Hamilton lost his appeal yesterday to have his win at the Belgian Grand Prix reinstated after the FIA ruling body confirmed a 25-second sanction against him for cutting a chicane.

Hamilton, the current Formula One championship leader, appeared before the Paris tribunal on Monday and gave a spirited defence of his actions after the British McLaren driver was adjudged to have cut a chicane during a duel with Finnish rival Kimi Raikkonen in the closing laps.