MONTREAL CANADA: FIA CONFIRMS Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton to Start Race with Double Charge p…read more
FIA CONFIRMS Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton to Face Double Charge P…read more
Montreal, Canada — In a dramatic turn ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, the FIA has officially confirmed that Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton will serve a double charge penalty at the start of the race.
The penalty, stemming from an infringement during the previous race weekend, will see Hamilton demoted two grid places before lights out on Sunday. While the exact nature of the breach has yet to be fully disclosed, early reports indicate that it relates to technical irregularities involving Ferrari’s race start procedures.
The announcement comes as a blow to Hamilton and Ferrari, who were hoping to capitalize on recent upgrades brought to Montreal. After showing promising pace in free practice, this setback means Hamilton will now have to fight his way forward on a circuit notorious for tight overtaking opportunities.
Speaking after the FIA’s confirmation, a Ferrari spokesperson stated:
“We respect the FIA’s decision but remain fully focused on maximizing our performance this weekend. Lewis is motivated, and we’ll respond where it counts — on track.”
More details are expected as the FIA releases the full stewards’ report later today.
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