Lewis Hamilton was elevated to third in the Australian GP after Jarno Trulli was handed a 25-second penalty.

It transpired the veteran Italian passed Hamilton under yellow flags following the crash involving Vettel and Kubica, forcing the stewards to intervene.

However, it is understood Toyota will appeal against the penalty.

In addition, Vettel has received a 10-place grid penalty for next weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix, along with a USD 50,000 (£35,000) fine.

The penalty has been issued for causing the accident whilst the fine has been imposed as the stewards deem he failed to leave the track as soon as it was safe to do so.