Lewis Hamilton’s race successfully ended on lap six after a harsh penalty issued by the FIA stewards hit Ferrari’s #44. The sanction prevented him from combating for a podium end, and the FIA has now clarified the explanations behind the choice.
There had been potential for Hamilton to problem for a top-three end, however as a substitute, he needed to accept eighth place. The Mexican Grand Prix, nonetheless, introduced excellent news for Ferrari, as Charles Leclerc secured second place, defending his place towards Max Verstappen within the closing laps. The incident that led to Hamilton’s penalty concerned a duel with Max Verstappen on the sixth lap.
The Mexico Metropolis circuit witnessed an action-packed race crammed with battles, contacts, and off-track excursions. From the very first nook, Max Verstappen confirmed he was keen to do something to get better essential championship factors. The Dutch driver ran onto the grass and almost hit the other wall, returning the positions he gained however scary George Russell’s rapid name for a penalty towards him.
On lap six, Verstappen attacked Lewis Hamilton at Flip 1. The 2 drivers made preliminary contact, forcing Verstappen to chop the subsequent chicane, which allowed him to realize third place. At Flip 4, Hamilton tried to overhaul his rival, however a lock-up of his front-left tire pushed him broad off the monitor. Hamilton additionally needed to minimize the nook, and on this occasion, he didn’t return the place he had gained.
Hamilton’s penalty: FIA clarification
The FIA’s official assertion explains the reasoning behind the penalty: “Automotive #44 skilled a lock-up beneath braking at Flip 4 and used the grass runoff to rejoin the monitor at Flip 5. The motive force ought to have adopted the Race Director’s directions and the trail indicated by the yellow line, however resulting from excessive pace, this was not potential. On this case, no regulation infringement occurred.”
“Subsequently, by chopping the nook, the motive force gained a big benefit, overtaking automotive #1 and never returning the place gained. Because of this, the usual penalty for this case has been utilized.” Lewis Hamilton ought to have returned the place to Max Verstappen, which is why the sanction was enforced.
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