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Kevin Magnussen might be right to feel unease over his tactics in his Miami GP sprint duel with Lewis Hamilton. Further consequences might even be coming. But the real embarrassment belongs to F1 and its officiating
Haas Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen found himself in hot water after his tactics in the Miami Grand Prix race with Lewis Hamilton resulted in four separate time penalties. The incident led to a stewards’ investigation for alleged unsportsmanlike behavior by Magnussen, potentially facing further consequences. While Magnussen and his team may feel uneasy about the situation, the real embarrassment lies with the championship and its officiating for allowing the events to unfold. Despite the challenges of keeping Hamilton behind, Magnussen’s actions ultimately affected his own race and helped secure points for his teammate, Nico Hulkenberg. Hamilton, although not upset by the situation, highlighted Magnussen’s rule-breaking actions during their duel, leading to subsequent penalties that did not put Magnussen behind Hamilton until a later incident. The saga showcased the complexities and controversies that can arise in high-stakes racing competitions.
