Buemi promoted to third in Jakarta after FIA hearing

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Buemi promoted to third in Jakarta after FIA hearing

A post-event FIA hearing sees Sebastien Buemi cleared of a five-second penalty in Jakarta, promoting him to third and a podium finish from what was previously eighth position in Round 12.

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Additional footage from the Envision Racing's rool hoop camera not available in the immediate aftermath of the race when the penalty was applied, for an incident between Buemi and Mahindra Racing's Edo Mortara, showed that Buemi's move was within the rules.

"The driver of Car 16 argued that the New Element shows that his overtaking manoeuvre was legit, that he was always in control of his car and that when the slight contact between the two cars occurred, he was fully alongside Car 48." said an FIA statement explaining the amended decision.

"The driver of Car 48 agreed with what the driver of Car 16 said and added that he barely felt the contact. Upon careful consideration of the circumstances, the Stewards find that no single party bears whole or predominant responsibility for the collision.

"Therefore, the Stewards decide to reverse the Decision 12. As a result the penalty (i.e. five second time penalty and one penalty point) on Car 16 is removed and the Stewards determine that no further action will be taken in relation to this collision."

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