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Lewis Hamilton slams FIA’s ‘double standard’ after Mexican GP penalty
After the Mexican Grand Prix, Ferrari F1 star Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration over what he perceived as ‘double standards’ in receiving a 10-second time penalty. The penalty was for leaving the track during a battle with Max Verstappen, resulting in Hamilton losing his shot at a podium and battling for eighth place instead. Hamilton failed to give back the time he gained when he went off track, leading to the penalty that he deemed ‘harsh’. On the contrary, Verstappen and Charles Leclerc faced no consequences for a similar maneuver on lap one. The FIA race stewards explained that Hamilton gained a lasting advantage by cutting the corner, hence the penalty was justified according to the penalty guidelines. Additionally, it was suggested that the stewards may be less strict on lap one incidents due to the chaotic nature of the start.
