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Lewis Hamilton’s 10-second penalty at the Mexico City Grand Prix has proved polarising.
According to Martin Brundle and Jacques Villeneuve, Lewis Hamilton’s 10-second penalty at the Mexico City Grand Prix was deserved. Hamilton received the penalty for cutting Turn 4 on Lap 6 during a battle with Max Verstappen, which ultimately affected his race and podium chances. The decision to penalize Hamilton has sparked debates and divided opinions within the racing community. Brundle suggested that Hamilton did not make sufficient efforts to hand back the advantage gained from cutting the corner. Villeneuve also supported the penalty, emphasizing the significant advantage Hamilton gained by not rejoining the track behind Verstappen. Despite challenges in following the escape road, the stewards concluded that Hamilton’s actions warranted a penalty for gaining an unfair advantage.
