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Lewis Hamilton blamed by Italian media for ‘unacceptable mistake’ as Ferrari promise goes to waste
Italian media strongly criticized Lewis Hamilton for receiving a 10-second time penalty during the Mexican Grand Prix, undermining his chances of reaching the podium with Ferrari. Hamilton’s mistake on lap six, where he cut a corner and gained position on Max Verstappen, led to the penalty for an ‘unacceptable’ advantage. Despite complaints about the FIA’s decision, Hamilton’s error was deemed inexcusable for a seven-time world champion. In contrast, his teammate Charles Leclerc finished second in Mexico, helping Ferrari narrow the gap in the constructors’ championship. Aston Martin faced FIA scrutiny for breaking regulations, as the F1 season continued with key developments and penalties.
