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The FIA will review Lewis Hamilton’s track-crossing incident at last weekend’s F1 Qatar Grand Prix after admitting their “concern”.
Lewis Hamilton’s race at the Losail circuit ended on the first lap due to contact with his teammate George Russell. However, he violated regulations by leaving his car and crossing the live track to return to the pits. As a result, Hamilton was fined €50,000, with half of it being suspended for the rest of 2023 if he does not repeat the offense. The FIA has reopened the investigation into the incident to determine its severity. The governing body expressed concern about the impression Hamilton’s actions may have had on younger drivers, given his role model status. Hamilton will be called to discuss the incident with the FIA in a meeting next weekend in Austin. The FIA aims to address the issue without singling out Hamilton, but wants to avoid setting a problematic precedent. During the stewards’ hearing, Hamilton apologized and acknowledged the seriousness of the safety breach. The stewards emphasized the danger of crossing a live track and emphasized caution for all drivers.
Source: Crash
