A protest has been lodged against Shane van Gisbergen's race-winning pass on Brodie Kostecki in Perth. RepcoSC
first and second respectively following a heated battle between the pair.
The Kiwi ran down Kostecki in the closing laps, the latter receiving a bad sportsmanship flag for blocking, while the former instigated contact numerous times while trying to get past. That included contact as part of the race-winning pass at turn 6, something that Erebus has now formally protested. The formal protest follows a request for an investigation from Erebus that was subsequently dismissed by officials following the race.
“Motorsport Australia stewards have received protest paperwork regarding the result of race 7," said a Motorsport Australia spokesperson."A hearing will be held on Sunday morning.”
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