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 http://www.jetsrookiestore.com/Jets-Darryl-Roberts-Jersey/ . Sulaiman, 44, was chosen unanimously Tuesday in a vote by the leadership, the World Boxing Council said. Sulaiman becomes the sixth president of the organization. http://www.jetsrookiestore.com/Jets-Curtis-Martin-Jersey/ . He said Tuesday thats a big reason why he is now the new coach of the Tennessee Titans. 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Fielder has 319 home runs in 12 seasons, the same number his father, Cecil, had in 13 seasons.HAPP GOES FOR 16J.A. Happ (15-3, 3.09 ERA) tries to become the first 16-game winner in the majors when Toronto faces Tampa Bay. Happ signed a $36 million, three-year deal as a free agent in the offseason and is 9-0 in his past 10 starts with a 2.49 ERA. Rookie left-hander Blake Snell (3-4, 2.95) has 56 strikeouts in 55 innings for the Rays this season.THE LAST ONEBartolo Colon has beaten every team in the majors during his long career except Arizona. The 43-year-old Mets righty will try again to defeat the Diamondbacks when they visit Citi Field. Colon is 0-1 in two starts against them.AWARD-WINNING MATCHUPAL Cy Young Award winners Felix Hernandez (6-4, 3.55 ERA) and Justin Verlander (12-6, 3.52) square off when the Mariners host the Tigers. Hernandez won his prize in 2010 and has finished in the top 10 in Cy Young Award voting in four of five seasons since. Verlander won in 2011 and was runner-up in 2012 but hasnt been in the top 10 since, though his 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings this season represent his best rate since 2008.ddddddddddddPLAY IT SAFEWith a comfortable lead in the NL East, Washington is being cautious with slugger Bryce Harper. The reigning NL MVP missed his second consecutive game Tuesday night with a stiff neck, and theres no definitive timeframe for his return. We suggested he shut it down because he could be making it worse, manager Dusty Baker said. Just have to wait to see.FRESH FISHChasing an NL wild card, the Marlins have a new closer with plenty of experience. Fernando Rodney moved into the ninth-inning role when Miami placed fellow All-Star A.J. Ramos (broken finger) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 6. Rodney promptly earned his 255th career save in a 2-0 win over the Giants and has 19 in 21 chances this season, primarily with San Diego. Ramos, who has 32 saves in 34 opportunities, is eligible to return on Aug. 21.NEW SURROUNDINGSRed Sox left-hander Drew Pomeranz (8-9, 3.09 ERA overall) tries to find his stride in the AL East against the Yankees. Since coming over in a trade with San Diego, Pomeranz is 0-2 with a 6.20 ERA, and he walked six while throwing six innings of two-run ball in a no-decision last time out against Seattle. Nathan Eovaldi (9-8, 4.80) has allowed two homers in each of his past two starts, both losses. 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