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FIA race director Charlie Whiting has explained Lewis Hamilton was not punished for going off track at the Mexican GP because the Mercedes driver did not gain a lasting advantage. The decision not to penalise Hamilton at the start of the last race was challenged by Red Bull after Max Verstappen was hit by a five-second penalty for, like Hamilton, missing the circuits first corner.However, as Whiting revealed immediately after the race to Sky F1s Martin Brundle, data showed from Hamiltons car showed that the Mercedes driver immediately slowed upon returning to the track. Verstappen, on the other hand, was defending from Sebastian Vettel when he lost control of his Red Bull car under braking. Whitings explanation was provided in full during a captivating but highly unusual briefing at the end of the traditional pre-event drivers press conference for this weekends Brazilian GP when Whiting joined Hamilton, Vettel, Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo and Williams Felipe Massa to talk through the incidents.Hours after Whitings appearance, Ferrari announced they would appeal against Vettels demotion, stating that a number of new elements had come to light after the decision that make the decison reviewable. Its understood the appeal was lodged on Wednesday - the night before Whitings appearance. Vettel unhappy with his Mexico penaltyThe conference provided Vettel with his first public opportunity to discuss his penalty in Mexico after the Ferrari driver was stripped of his podium finish over three hours after the race had finished.In an incident which was analysed in depth by Whiting in front of the assembled media and the drivers, Vettel was found guilty of moving in the braking zone when trying to hold off Ricciardo on the penultimate lap of the race. Ironically, Vettel was one of the strongest advocates for the rules surrounding such manoeuvres being tightened up in the wake of sustained criticism of Verstappen for similar perceived offences.But Vettel remained adamant he had done nothing wrong.I dont agree with the decision made, said the Ferrari driver. I gave enough room on the inside, l kept the car straight for the majority of the braking and in my opinion Daniel locked up so badly because there was no grip on the inside. I think it looked worse than it actually was. Whiting accepts Vettel apologyWhiting was himself speaking publicly for the first time since Vettel launched a foul-mouthed outburst aimed directly at the FIA race director after the four-time world champion became exasperated with Verstappens refusal to yield.Its not the first time that bad language has been used and the fact it was directed at me was unfortunate, said Whiting. There were a number of mitigating factors which built up to Sebastians frustrations but the fact he sought me out to apologise...for me, that was enough. I am prepared just to forget it and move on.The FIA investigated the outburst but decided not to levy a further penalty against Vettel after the Ferrari driver wrote a letter of apology to the governing body. I am sorry for what l said, conceded Vettel. I regret what l said, I didnt mean it and I am happy Charlie has accepted the apology. Sebastian Vettel says he doesnt agree with his penalty in Mexico Verstappens lasting advantage or double standards?Vettel wasnt alone in expressing his unhappiness with the stewards post-race verdicts in Mexico.Along with Red Bull boss Christian Horner, Verstappen felt he had been the victim of double standards when he was demoted from third place for cutting the first corner following Hamiltons let-off.But according to Whiting, the telemetry from Hamiltons W07 showed the Mercedes driver had backed off to 80 per cent throttle between turns three and four to give back his advantage. Charlie Whiting joins the drivers press conference to explain the two incidents in Mexico where Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen missed the first corner Turning to the Verstappen incident, Whiting then added: If Max had done the same thing between turns three and four, he would have certainly have lost his place. So the stewards felt he deserved a penalty because he had gained a lasting advantage. Thats the fundamental difference.With Whiting sitting directly in front of him, Verstappen responded: Of course I dont agree with the decision. If you give penalties, give it to both or dont give any penalties. A second Verstappen rule in the future?But Verstappen also argued that a blanket ban on drivers leaving the track should be imposed to avoid similar future controversy.Maybe what we should change in the future is that once you go off you should be penalised instead of the stewards interfering and giving an opinion, said the Red Bull teenager.It would be good if we could somehow automatically get some sort of slowing down, agreed Mercedes Nico Rosberg. Sky F1 pundit Brundle argued along similar lines in his post-Mexico column for Sky Sports, writing: I have believed for many years that in those situations a driver should be made to go through a penalty box area at pit lane speed limit so that he takes some serious pain for his mistake.The Verstappen rule, which outlaws drivers moving in the braking zone, was also discussed at length with Whiting clarifying the circumstances under which a penalty would be imposed: Firstly, if a driver has to take avoiding action, if a driver makes an abnormal change of direction in the braking zone and if it is potentially dangerous to another driver. If those three conditions are satisfied then the stewards will feel a penalty should be applied.Such complexity is likely to confuse rather than excite Formula 1 fans. But as Whiting reflected, simplicity is never simple in F1.The whole sport has become more complex. There are continued requests to make things clearer, but the clearer things become the longer, and the more detailed, the rules.For example, all the rules around driving could be summed up in one sentence: drivers must drive safely.But when you have a simple rule like that, you are continually asked what does that exactly mean, can we do this? and can we do that?, and the rule becomes longer and longer… Also See: The Formula 1 Gossip column Whens the Brazilian GP on Sky F1? Get a Sky Sports weekend pass Red Bull: Vettels demotion right Acheter Air Max Pas Cher . Burke is expected to miss two to three months after breaking a finger in the teams third preseason game. Tinsley, a 10-year veteran, spent the last two seasons in Utah, where the point guard averaged 3. Site Air Max Pas Cher . 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Alexander or even injured linebacker Justin March-Lillard.Replacing his leadership is a much bigger challenge.Thats a tough void to fill, just the years of experience, Chiefs safety Eric Berry said. Just his presence and his IQ that hes accumulated over the years, just having him out there and understand what the offenses are trying to do -- thats a big deal. Well have to figure something out.Johnson was lost for the season when he ruptured his Achilles tendon before halftime of last weeks victory over Oakland. Its the second time the star linebacker has sustained the injury and it couldnt have come at a more inopportune time with Tennessee rolling into town.The Chiefs run defense is predicated on their defensive front occupying offensive linemen long enough for the linebacker crew to dart in and plays. And thats a big reason why Johnson, their career tackles leader, had been putting up big numbers again this season.Now that responsibility falls on the shoulders of others, just as the Titans third-ranked rushing attack arrives at Arrowhead Stadium. DeMarco Murray, Derrick Henry and Co. are averaging nearly 150 yards rushing per game, and churned out a win over Denver last week despite quarterback Marcus Mariota having arguably his poorest game as a starting quarterback in the NFL.Theyve got a lot of weapons, Berry said, but I think all of it starts up front. Their offensive line is pretty good, and to pair that with some good backs and a quarterback with some good speed, I think that really opens up the running game.Make no mistake, the Chiefs struggled to stop the run ever before Johnson went down.They gave up 155 yards to the Chargers in their opener. Gave up at least 100 yards in back-to-back games against the Jets and Steelers. Gave up an embarrassing 205 yards against the Jaguars. And now have allowed at least 100 yards rushing each of the past ffour weeks.ddddddddddddTitans coach Mike Mularkey insisted those numbers are deceiving, though.Its not about yards. Its never about yards, he said. Its about scoring, and keeping a team from scoring. You can get besieged by all these rankings of the numbers you see, and were not going to fall for that. We know what were up against. We dont pay attention to statistics.Good example, Mularkey continued, is theyre very tough against the run, and theyve given up some chunk plays to skew that statistic where theyre ranked. If you dont watch film, dont understand the game you can fall for that -- `You can run the ball at will. No, this is a good defense, very sound.One thing they have going for them is a defensive front thats a bit healthier. Dontari Poe has been dealing with back spasms, as has fellow defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches, and both of them are expected to play against the Titans.Throw in the progress of second-round pick Chris Jones and the defensive line could be what prevents the Titans from running all over them.As for the leadership, turns out there are plenty of guys ready to take over Johnsons mantle.Berry has shown leadership since long before his cancer diagnosis a couple years ago, but it has only increased over the past year. Justin Houston is back from his knee injury and playing at a high level. And even second-year cornerback Marcus Peters is the kind of outspoken playmaker that can chip in.You know, (Johnson) is a great guy. Thats why you dont like it, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. I mean, hes such a good person and loves to play the game. Hes (34) years old, and that guy comes out every day like hes 20. 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