Controversial FIA Penalties and Aston Protest Shake Up Austrian Grand Prix Results

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Controversial FIA Penalties and Aston Protest Shake Up Austrian Grand Prix Results
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Formula One teams are furious with the FIA's retrospective penalties for track-limits violations at the Austrian Grand Prix, which were applied hours after the race. While the penalties did not affect the race winner or podium finishers, they significantly altered the points positions. Teams are frustrated with the situation, calling it "embarrassing" for the sport. The post-race chaos is likely to escalate tensions between F1 and the FIA, as the relationship has been strained in recent seasons. The FIA's system for monitoring track limits is being questioned, as drivers repeatedly exceeded the white lines during the race.

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