LONDON — The French Motorsport Federation has lodged an appeal on behalf of Renault against the team’s suspension from the next Formula One Grand Prix.
Governing body FIA suspended the French team from the upcoming European Grand Prix for allowing Fernando Alonso to leave the pit lane with his wheel not securely fastened during Sunday’s race in Hungary.
The wheel popped off the two-time world champion’s car as he rounded a turn, and bounced wildly down the track.
The International Court of Appeal will hear the case on Monday Aug. 17 in Paris and the decision is expected to be announced the following day.
The next race is Aug. 23 in Valencia
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