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Lewis Hamilton made one plea to Mercedes during unheard team radio at the Qatar Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton faced a challenging Qatar Grand Prix after receiving a drive-through penalty for speeding in the pit lane.
The penalty came during a dramatic sequence of events triggered by a debris incident.
Valtteri Bottas hit an abandoned wing mirror on the track, causing it to shatter and scatter further debris.
This led to punctures for Hamilton and Carlos Sainz, prompting a flurry of pit stops during a Safety Car period.
Hamilton’s troubles began when he pitted to address his puncture.
Entering the pit lane too quickly, he was noted for speeding, which drew the attention of race stewards.
Lando Norris, following close behind, reported nearly colliding with Hamilton as the latter slammed on his brakes too late.
The stewards subsequently issued Hamilton a drive-through penalty for his infraction.
Frustrated by the situation, Hamilton expressed his dissatisfaction over team radio, which was not fully aired on the live broadcast.
At one point, the seven-time World Champion contemplated retiring from the race entirely, suggesting he would return to the pit box, switch off the car, and exit with 19 laps remaining.
However, his race engineer, Peter Bonnington, intervened, firmly advising him to stay on track and continue racing.
Despite his frustrations and the penalty, Hamilton followed the team’s instructions and completed the race.
The incident highlighted the high-pressure environment of Formula 1 and the challenges even experienced drivers face in chaotic situations.
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