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The FIA have announced a penalty verdict for F1 champion Lewis Hamilton after an incident at the Singapore Grand Prix.
The FIA has announced a penalty verdict for F1 champion Lewis Hamilton following an incident at the Singapore Grand Prix. He was summoned to the stewards after FP3 for a red flag infringement during the final practice session. Despite driving at a notably high speed during red flag conditions, Hamilton remained in full control of his car at all times according to the stewards. While a greater reduction in speed would have been preferable, the decision was made that there was no breach of regulations. Consequently, no further action was taken, allowing Hamilton to avoid a potential grid penalty for Sunday’s grand prix. Jenson Button expressed relief at the news, emphasizing the undesirability of seeing drivers penalized in such situations. Hamilton previously served a five-place grid penalty at the Italian GP in September for a yellow flag breach, highlighting the importance of adhering to regulations in F1.
