F1 NEWS:Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari Receive FIA Warning After…read more.
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari Receive FIA Warning After…read more.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and his new team, Ferrari, have been issued a formal warning by the FIA following a breach of regulations during the Japanese Grand Prix weekend. The incident, which occurred at the Suzuka Circuit, involved a procedural violation related to pre-race protocols, sparking concerns from the sport’s governing body.
According to the FIA’s statement, the breach was minor but significant enough to warrant an official warning. While the specifics of the infraction were not detailed publicly, insiders suggest it was related to Hamilton’s failure to comply fully with race start procedures or team personnel overstepping their operational limits during a critical moment of the event.
Ferrari, who welcomed Hamilton at the start of the 2025 season after his departure from Mercedes, has responded by acknowledging the warning and committing to ensuring full compliance moving forward. A spokesperson for the team stated that there was no intentional wrongdoing and that steps are being taken internally to review protocols and avoid future lapses.
Hamilton, who finished fourth in the Japanese Grand Prix, has not publicly commented on the matter. However, the warning does not carry any penalty or points deduction and serves primarily as a caution to prevent recurrence.
The FIA emphasized that maintaining procedural discipline is essential for the smooth operation of Grand Prix events. With the next race approaching, all eyes will be on Ferrari and Hamilton to see how they respond and whether any adjustments are evident in their approach.
