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Whiting refutes inconsistency claims

In a special media presentation in Mexico following last week's controversial decision to penalise Max Verstappen for his last lap pass on Kimi Raikkonen, the Briton defended stewarding and in particular the decision in Austin. 'The accusations of inconsistency are pretty much without foundation,' Whiting told reporters. 'The only time a driver gained a clear advantage he was penalised. 'The point is the stewards felt he had gained an advantage, had shortened the track, clearly he was off the track, and he passed another car,' he added. Referring to the whole minefield that is track limits, he said: 'We have to try to take a practical approach to this, there is an element of wanting to let...
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