P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton has been given a three-place grid penalty for tomorrow’s Dutch Grand Prix after impeding Sergio Perez in qualifying. The Mercedes driver was placed under investigation for an incident at turn nine, when, on an in lap, he attempted to move aside for Perez, who was on a fast lap, but was unable to […]
The Mercedes driver was under investigation for blocking Perez at turn nine during a Fast Lap during a Formula 1 practice. The stewards concluded that Hamilton did indeed block Perez, leading to Perez venting angrily over team radio. Perez qualified in fifth place, blaming the incident for not qualifying higher. Hamilton felt he did his best to move aside, but it didn’t work due to timing. Hamilton had a difficult session with car handling issues and failed to reach Q3, ending up in 12th place. Despite a penalty, Albon’s disqualification elevated Hamilton to start 14th in the race.
