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Lewis Hamilton’s Singapore GP F1 penalty justified: “You can’t cheat to that degree”
Johnny Herbert, a former FIA steward, supports the decision to penalize Lewis Hamilton for excessive corner cutting at the Singapore Grand Prix, mentioning Hamilton’s brake issue during the race. Despite Hamilton’s brake problems causing a significant time loss, the penalty was still deemed necessary. Herbert praised the stewards for making the “right call” and highlighted Alonso’s vocal approach in raising concerns about the incident. Alonso’s strong performance in Singapore received commendation from Herbert, who emphasized Alonso’s enduring competitiveness in Formula One. Herbert acknowledged Alonso’s continued ability to deliver outstanding races and highlighted his recent achievements against his Aston Martin teammate.
