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Hamilton calls for AI use to fix stewarding gaffes after Verstappen let-off
The FIA admitted that not penalizing Max Verstappen for impeding in Singapore was a mistake, just before the Japanese Grand Prix. Both Verstappen and Logan Sargeant were given leniency and did not receive the usual grid penalty for their qualifying incidents. The stewards acknowledged that both drivers should have been punished, but insisted that it would not set a precedent for future decisions. Lewis Hamilton expressed his disappointment and suggested that AI should be used to make better decisions. George Russell also found it strange that Verstappen was let off, and emphasized the importance of consistency in penalties. Prior to the stewards’ admission, Lando Norris called for stricter penalties for blocking incidents, as he felt that not enough attention was given to the issue.
Source: Crash
