P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton penalty row: F1 champion blasts big decisions ‘secrecy’
Lewis Hamilton criticized the lack of transparency in F1 decision-making processes following a controversial penalty at the Mexican Grand Prix. He received a 10-second penalty for an incident with Max Verstappen, dropping him out of podium contention. Hamilton was frustrated that Verstappen wasn’t penalized and criticized the lack of official clarity from the FIA race stewards. This incident reminded him of the controversial decision that cost him the 2021 championship in Abu Dhabi when a ruling allowed Verstappen to overtake him for the title. Hamilton hopes for future podium finishes with Ferrari and a chance to challenge for an eighth world championship. After being under scrutiny again for passing yellow flags at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Hamilton’s relationship with F1 stewards remains tense.
