BREAKING: Lewis Hamilton officially Receives FIA Penalty at Japanese Grand Prix After…read more.
Lewis Hamilton officially Receives FIA Penalty at Japanese Grand Prix After…read more.
Seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton was handed a penalty by the FIA during the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, adding a layer of controversy to an already intense race. The incident occurred during Sunday’s race at the iconic Suzuka Circuit, where Hamilton was deemed to have breached FIA regulations following a close on-track battle.
According to the official statement released by the FIA, Hamilton was penalized for causing a collision with another driver during a high-speed maneuver into Turn 1. The stewards concluded that Hamilton was predominantly at fault for the incident, which led to minor damage and disrupted the flow of the race. As a result, he received a five-second time penalty, which significantly affected his final race position.
Hamilton, now racing for Ferrari after a high-profile move from Mercedes, expressed frustration with the decision in post-race interviews, stating that it was a “hard but fair” racing move and that penalties like these discourage proper racing. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur also weighed in, questioning the consistency of FIA rulings this season.
Despite the setback, Hamilton managed to finish the race within the points, but the penalty hindered what could have been a higher finish for the Scuderia. The incident has sparked renewed debate over the FIA’s stewardship and their interpretation of racing incidents, as teams and drivers continue to call for greater clarity and consistency.
The championship battle remains tight, and every point counts as the season progresses toward its climax.
