Lewis Hamilton escapes a hefty penalty after a tense investigation following the Singapore Grand Prix! 🚦🏎️
The seven-time F1 champ found himself under the stewards’ scrutiny for allegedly flouting red flag rules during the final practice session. The drama began when Lawson’s crash triggered red flags, and Hamilton’s pace caught the attention of race officials.
The rule breach could have led to a major 10-place grid penalty, but after analysing telemetry data, the stewards decided Hamilton had not crossed the line. It was determined that while his speed was higher than preferred in such conditions, he kept the car under control, and there was no evidence of regulatory breach. They noted that more caution would have been better, but ultimately ruled in his favour. 🏁
Commentating on the incident, former F1 racer Anthony Davidson pointed out the complexities, suggesting the stewards were particularly focused on his pit lane entry speed. Though Hamilton accelerated during the red flag, Davidson didn’t think it posed a danger.
Hamilton ultimately wrapped up FP3 in eighth, his time a fraction behind his top rivals. It was a nail-biting session, with the quickest drivers separated by just a whisker, ensuring an electrifying Sunday showdown.
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