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Lewis Hamilton’s podium hopes in Mexico were dashed with a 10-second time penalty.
An overwhelming majority of F1 fans believe Lewis Hamilton’s penalty at the Mexico City Grand Prix was too harsh, as he was punished for running wide during a battle with Max Verstappen.
Despite being excused for not using the designated escape road, Hamilton received a 10-second time penalty that he served during his first pit stop, ultimately finishing the race in eighth place.
RacingNews365 conducted a poll among fans, with over 82% agreeing that the penalty was too severe. 52% of respondents felt Hamilton should not have been penalized at all, while 30% believed a five-second penalty would have been fair.
Only 18% of voters thought that Hamilton’s penalty was justified, highlighting the divided opinions among fans on the issue.
