Ferrari appeal against Carlos Sainz penalty at Australian Grand Prix

After he was informed of the sanction, an emotional Sainz pleaded with his Ferrari team to instruct the stewards to reconsider their decision.

Ferrari will appeal Carlos Sainz’s penalty (David Davies/PA)

Ferrari have lodged an appeal against Carlos Sainz’s five-second penalty at the Australian Grand Prix.

Sainz was punished after he collided with Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso in the duel for third at the opening bend following a late restart at Albert Park.