There’s no reason to believe Ferrari’s claim that the European Grand Prix was somehow “manipulated” . But considering the penalties that were handed out, particularly the nine drivers who were penalised after the race was finished, it’s clear there’s still room for improvement in how F1 races are refereed.

Karun Chandhok had a good weekend, out-qualifying his team mate and enjoying a largely trouble-free race. Karun Chandhok Bruno Senna Qualifying position 23 24 Qualifying time comparison (Q1) 1′42.600 (-0.251) 1′42.851 Race position 18 20 Average race lap 1′49.779 (-0.546) 1′50.325 Laps 55/57 55/57 Pit stops 1 2 You need to upgrade your Flash Player Open lap times interactive chart in new window Karun Chandhok Was passed by Timo Glock on the last lap but ultimately took the place back as Glock was later handed a penalty for ignoring blue flags.

Sebastien Buemi finished eight on the road but was one of the nine drivers to be penalised for going too quickly behind the safety car. That dropped him to ninth behind Fernando Alonso

Had Mercedes not brought Michael Schumacher into the pits during the safety car he might have enjoyed the seventh-placed finish which went to Kamui Kobayashi . After the race Ross Brawn said he felt Schumacher’s race had been spoiled by a mis-application of the safety car rules . However Nico Rosberg salvaged some pride with a point for tenth place

Robert Kubica reacted quickly when the safety car was deployed to get into the pits immediately. Unfortunately his team were waiting with the wrong tyres when he got there. The delay cost him his chance of finishing on the podium.

McLaren may not have won the European Grand Prix but they scored more points than anyone else and extended their lead in the constructors’ championship. The safety car appearance worked out particularly well for Jenson Button , putting him on the podium. But Lewis Hamilton was fortunate to keep second place after his drive-through penalty.

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said he expects the FIA to analyse the circumstances of yesterday’s European Grand Prix. Ferrari expressed outrage yesterday that Lewis Hamilton was able to finish second in the race after taking a drive-through penalty for overtaking the safety car, while their drivers finished lower down the field after staying behind the safety car.

Ferrari were very unlucky with the timing of the safety car in the European Grand Prix. Seeing one of their principal rivals avoid the same misfortune by illegally overtaking the safety car prompted howls of criticism from the team , calling the result “a scandal” and claiming Formula 1 “could lose some credibility”. Four points for eight place was a meagre result from a weekend where much had been expected as the team introduced its exhaust-driven diffuser upgrade.

It was a tale of mixed fortunes at Red Bull . While Sebastian Vettel cruised to victory, leading every lap, Mark Webber had an absolute shocker. With a poor start, a slow pit stop and a terrifying crash with Heikki Kovalainen , Webber will be glad to see the back of the European Grand Prix weekend

Michael Schumacher recorded his worst ever Grand Prix finish with 15th place in the European Grand Prix. Meanwhile Red Bull were celebrating their tenth F1 victory. Read on for more facts and stats from the European Grand Prix