(Bernard Asset - Renault Sport F1)
Red Bulll Racing's Daniel Ricciardo has been disqualified from the Australian Grand Prix for 'Exceeding consistently the maximum allowed fuel flow of 100KG/H.
As a result Ricciardo has lost his second place finish and it has promoted the two McLaren driver's with Kevin Magnussen finishing second and Jenson Button claiming third place. The result means that McLaren now extend their lead in the Constructor's championship.
Red Bull have confirmed to the FIA that they intend to lodge an immediate appeal against the decision to disqualify Ricciardo.
Amended finishing order
1 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 25 points
2 Kevin Magnussen McLaren 18
3 Jenson Button McLaren 15
4 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 12
5 Valtteri Bottas Williams Martini Racing 10
6 Nico Hulkenberg Force India 8
7 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 6
8 Jean Eric Vergne Toro Rosso 4
9 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosoo 2
10 Sergio Perez Force India 1
Driver's standings after round 1 Melbourne
1 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 25 points
2 Kevin Magnussen McLaren 18
3 Jenson Button McLaren 15
4 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 12
5 Valtteri Bottas Williams Martini Racing 10
6 Nico Hulkenberg Force India 8
7 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 6
8 Jean Eric Vergne Toro Rosso 4
9 Daniil Kvyat Toro Rosoo 2
10 Sergio Perez Force India 1
Constructor's Championship
1 McLaren - 33 points
2 Mercedes 25
3 Ferrari 18
4 Williams Martini Racing 10
5 Force India 9
6 Toro Rosso 6
7 Sauber F1 Team 0
8 Marussia 0
9 Lotus F1 Team 0
10 Caterham 0
11 Red Bull Racing 0
©Ben Johnston 2014
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