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Late FIA penalty announcement gives Lewis Hamilton hope
With the announcement of Lewis Hamilton’s penalty by the FIA for Monza, a collective groan could be heard from the F1 fanbase as they sympathized with his continual struggles this year.
The additional challenge of serving a five-place grid drop at Ferrari’s home race made the situation even more daunting for Hamilton amidst the passionate tifosi.
Despite Monza having a prime overtaking spot on a long straight, the grid drop placed Hamilton in a precarious position, especially given his car’s Q2 performance.
Fans had already braced themselves for another tough weekend for Hamilton at the Italian GP, resigning to the dashed hopes of a miraculous turnaround due to the penalty.
However, the grid drop, which initially seemed like another setback, has the potential to offer Hamilton a new perspective and a chance to enjoy the race without the burden of high expectations.
