“The interpretation of this situation between McLaren and the stewards is polar opposite,” he continued. “I am surprised the stewards didn’t even feel the need to discuss with the drivers after the race.
“It is an uncertain situation – get the opinion of the drivers, get the time to assess the situation with the level of details that is required when the situation is not so clear. Where is the urgency to interfere with the result of a race, with a championship [at stake], just because you have to make the decision in 60 seconds?
“It’s a question mark that I think the stewards should take constructively, positively. Is it really needed to make a decision so quickly and, in our opinion, so wrongly?
“I don’t want to look like I’m criticising people – I’m just criticising the approach. Being a steward is such a difficult job so if you are uncertain, give yourself time, give yourself the way to be as accurate as possible.”