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FIA announce Hamilton PENALTY at Belgian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton’s Belgian Grand Prix weekend has been disastrous, with multiple setbacks in qualifying and finishing 15th in the sprint race.
Ferrari changed several engine components on Hamilton’s car, leading to him being penalized by the FIA and forced to start from the pit-lane due to breaching sporting regulations.
Despite starting from the back, the wet conditions at Spa present an opportunity for Hamilton to showcase his skills as a skilled wet weather racer.
Hamilton’s penalty is not unique, as other teams like Mercedes and Aston Martin also made engine changes resulting in their drivers starting from the pit-lane.
In the qualifying results, McLaren claimed a front-row lockout with Lando Norris securing pole position ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri, while Hamilton’s teammate Charles Leclerc leads the second row.
The unpredictable weather and Hamilton’s penalty set the stage for an exciting race at the Belgian Grand Prix.
