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Ferrari Apologise for Celebrations Getting Out of Hand
The team said it would send written apologies after a fracas near the victory podium, after Sebastian Vettel finished first and Kimi Raikkonen was third.
- Agence France-Presse
- Updated: September 21, 2015 10:09 am IST
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Sebastian Vettel celebrates with teammates after winning the Singapore Grand Prix.© AFP
Singapore:
Ferrari were forced to apologise on Sunday when celebrations got out of hand following the team's victory in the Singapore Grand Prix.
The team said it would send written apologies after a fracas near the victory podium, after Sebastian Vettel finished first and Kimi Raikkonen was third.
According to reports, Ferrari mechanics pushed past security staff, knocking barriers to the floor, to get closer to Vettel.
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A team representative was summoned to see stewards later and offered "to send a written unconditional apology to those who were affected", a statement from organisers said.
The first and third result was the best of the season for Ferrari, who lie second in the constructors' standings behind Mercedes.
Topics mentioned in this article
Ferrari
Singapore Grand Prix
Formula 1
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