<p>Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel was disqualified from the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday and stripped of second place, the FIA said.</p>.<p>Vettel's Aston Martin car was deemed to have insufficient fuel left after the race.</p>.<p>Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes was promoted to second place behind race winner, Alpine's Esteban Ocon with Carlos Sainz in a Ferrari inheriting third place.</p>.<p>World champion Hamilton now has an eight-point lead over title rival Max Verstappen who moved up a place from 10th to ninth after Vettel's banishment.</p>.<p>"After the race it was not possible to take a 1.0 litre sample of fuel from car 5," said an FIA statement released five hours after the chaotic race ended at the Hungaroring.</p>.<p>"The team was given several opportunities to attempt to remove the required amount of fuel from the tank, however it was only possible to pump 0.3 litres out.</p>.<p>"Given this situation, car No. 5 is not in compliance with the requirements of FIA Technical Regulations."</p>.<p>The decision robbed Aston Martin of what would have been just their second podium of the 2021 season following Vettel's runner-up spot in Azerbaijan.</p>.<p>"The 18 points loss is disappointing for the team, but it doesn't take away from an otherwise flawless drive from Sebastian," said a team statement.</p>.<p>"Today we showed that our car has strong race pace. Onwards and upwards."</p>.<p>However, later Sunday, Aston Martin said they would appeal the decision.</p>.<p>"I can confirm an intent to appeal," team principal Otmar Szafnauer told motorsport.com.</p>.<p>"So once we learn more, then if we have grounds we will appeal, and if not, we'll drop it. But we have 96 hours."</p>
<p>Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel was disqualified from the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday and stripped of second place, the FIA said.</p>.<p>Vettel's Aston Martin car was deemed to have insufficient fuel left after the race.</p>.<p>Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes was promoted to second place behind race winner, Alpine's Esteban Ocon with Carlos Sainz in a Ferrari inheriting third place.</p>.<p>World champion Hamilton now has an eight-point lead over title rival Max Verstappen who moved up a place from 10th to ninth after Vettel's banishment.</p>.<p>"After the race it was not possible to take a 1.0 litre sample of fuel from car 5," said an FIA statement released five hours after the chaotic race ended at the Hungaroring.</p>.<p>"The team was given several opportunities to attempt to remove the required amount of fuel from the tank, however it was only possible to pump 0.3 litres out.</p>.<p>"Given this situation, car No. 5 is not in compliance with the requirements of FIA Technical Regulations."</p>.<p>The decision robbed Aston Martin of what would have been just their second podium of the 2021 season following Vettel's runner-up spot in Azerbaijan.</p>.<p>"The 18 points loss is disappointing for the team, but it doesn't take away from an otherwise flawless drive from Sebastian," said a team statement.</p>.<p>"Today we showed that our car has strong race pace. Onwards and upwards."</p>.<p>However, later Sunday, Aston Martin said they would appeal the decision.</p>.<p>"I can confirm an intent to appeal," team principal Otmar Szafnauer told motorsport.com.</p>.<p>"So once we learn more, then if we have grounds we will appeal, and if not, we'll drop it. But we have 96 hours."</p>