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Lewis Hamilton handed FIA penalty as Brazilian GP goes from bad to worse
Lewis Hamilton endured a forgettable Brazilian Grand Prix in his debut with Ferrari at Sao Paulo, as the FIA penalized the seven-time F1 champion for causing a collision with Franco Colapinto.
The 40-year-old sustained significant damage early in the race by running into Colapinto’s Alpine on the first lap, resulting in a five-second time penalty from the stewards.
Struggling at the back of the pack in P17, Hamilton expressed his frustration over team radio upon learning of the penalty, calling the decision a “joke” after a challenging start to the race.
Despite the penalty, Hamilton’s race took another hit when he retired on lap 40, joining his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, who had already retired due to an incident with Oscar Piastri and Kimi Antonelli.
The disappointing outcome for Hamilton and Leclerc marked a rough weekend for the team, compounded by the retirements of Brazilian drivers Gabriel Bortoleto and honorary Brazilian citizen Hamilton.
