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The FIA has confirmed Sebastian Vettel will face no disciplinary action for the expletive-laden rant aimed at race director Charlie Whiting during the Mexican Grand Prix.Vettel lashed out at FIA race director Charlie Whiting in the final laps, twice telling him to f--- off after Max Verstappen refused cede third position after going off track to defend. Verstappen was eventually handed a post-penalty and Vettel went to personally apologise to Whiting after the podium ceremony.On Monday the four-time world champion also wrote to motorsports governing body to apologise for the incident. Vettels sincere apologies were cited in the FIAs decision, which was released on Tuesday, not to hand Vettel a reprimand, fine or race ban for the incident.?The statement said: Immediately following this incident, Sebastian Vettel spontaneously sought out Charlie Whiting to express his regrets for his behaviour in person. He then, again on his own initiative, sent letters to each of the FIA president Jean Todt and Charlie Whiting, in which he apologised profusely for his actions. He also indicated that he would likewise be contacting Max Verstappen and vowed that such an incident would never occur again.In the light of this sincere apology and strong commitment, the FIA president has decided, on an exceptional basis, not to take any disciplinary action against Mr Vettel by bringing this matter before the FIA International Tribunal.The FIA will always condem the use of offensive language in motor sport -- especially when directed at officials and/or fellow participants -- and expects all participants in its championships to be respectful and mindful of the example they set for the public and the younger generation in particular.The FIA takes the opportunity to advise that, in event of any future incident similar to the one that ocured in Mexico, disciplinary action will be taken by bringing such an incident before the FIA International Tribunal to be judged.Ronnie Lott Jersey . 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The Pacers gave up on Plumlee after just one season. Now Green and Plumlee are key cogs in the Suns surprising breakout season. Jerry Rice Jersey . -- Ohio States Urban Meyer has never had any issue acclimating to the biggest stages in college football.ISTANBUL -- Napoli remained in a good position to advance from its Champions League group following a 1-1 draw at Besiktas on Tuesday that featured two late goals.Napoli captain Marek Hamsik equalized with a beautiful arching shot from outside the area three minutes after Ricardo Quaresma had put Besiktas ahead with a penalty.Napoli and Benfica both have seven points in Group B, after Benfica beat Dynamo Kiev 1-0 later Tuesday. The group remains tight with Besiktas on six points. Dynamo is last with one point.Falling behind was a tough blow. But we showed our fortitude, which perhaps has been lacking at times this season, Napoli goalkeeper Pepe Reina said.Lets not forget that were in the Champions League and in a setting like this one its never easy to play, Reina added of the loud noise level inside the Besiktas Arena. Its not by chance that they havent lost at home yet this season. But thats why we dream about becoming footballers: to play in settings like these.Besiktas, which beat Napoli 3-2 in Italy two weeks ago, has never advanced to the knockout stage, although the Turkish club did reach the quarterfinals of the old European Cup in 1987.Napoli produced twice as many shots as Besiktas -- 14-7.If you look at the numbers we could have won, but in the end tonight we got a golden point, Hamsik said.In a welll-balanced match, Besiktas Canada international Atiba Hutchinson hit the outside of the post and Manolo Gabbiadini threatened for Napoli in the first half.ddddddddddddNikola Maksimovic conceded the penalty for a hand ball on a cross from Vincent Aboubakar. While it appeared the Napoli defender was attempting to take his arm out of the balls path, it struck his elbow and Quaresma drilled the ensuing spot kick into the back of the net.Hamsik then collected a layoff from substitute Dries Mertens and curled his shot just past the outstretched glove of goalkeeper Fabri.It was Hamsiks 102nd goal for Napoli in all competitions, moving him within 13 of Diego Maradonas club record.Lorenzo Insigne nearly won it for Napoli but his long-range shot sailed wide in added time.Still, Napoli showed no signs of fatigue following a draining 2-1 loss to Juventus on Saturday.Right now weve got to look at the performance, which was great tonight. But the result leaves a bitter taste in our mouths, Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri said. We controlled the match and risked very little.There were reports that a Napoli fan was stabbed before the match in an Istanbul metro station after a clash between supporters. ' ' '