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Lewis Hamilton’s penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix has been branded ‘indefensible’ in the Italian F1 media.
Lewis Hamilton’s penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix has come under fire in the Italian F1 media, being labeled as ‘indefensible.’
In two separate incidents during the race, Hamilton collided with Carlos Sainz and Franco Colapinto, resulting in a damaged floor and earning a five-second time penalty.
Both incidents led to Hamilton retiring from the race, causing a double DNF for Ferrari after Charles Leclerc was also knocked out.
Ferrari has dropped to fourth in the constructors’ standings, with Red Bull and Mercedes taking the podium spots with Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli.
Criticism continued post-race, with Hamilton receiving a low score and harsh comments on his performance from Italian publication Corriere della Sera.
Following the race, Ferrari’s chairman, John Elkann, publicly blamed the team’s drivers for their poor performance in 2025, emphasizing the need for focus and better results in upcoming races.
In response, Hamilton took to social media to reaffirm his commitment to his team and his determination to continue fighting, despite the setbacks in Brazil.
