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FIA announce early Hamilton PENALTY for Italian GP
The FIA has announced a penalty for Lewis Hamilton following the Dutch Grand Prix, which will apply to his next race at Monza. Hamilton was investigated for not slowing down under double yellow flags and has received a five-place grid drop for the Italian Grand Prix at Ferrari’s home race. Data revealed that Hamilton’s speed reduction under the yellow flags was not considered significant, leading to the penalty. Despite facing a potential 10-place grid drop, Hamilton received a lighter punishment due to efforts to reduce speed and brake early, according to the stewards. The penalty comes after Hamilton’s premature retirement at Zandvoort, where he crashed out, adding to a challenging weekend for the champion. Charles Leclerc also failed to finish the race, further damaging Ferrari’s hopes for success at Monza in a tough 2025 F1 season.
