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Lewis Hamilton has been handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding the Red Bull of Max Verstappen during qualifying for the 2025 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton has been handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding Max Verstappen during qualifying for the 2025 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix.
Before the final shootout for pole, Hamilton impeded the reigning World Champion, forcing Verstappen to adjust his line and compromising his flying lap.
An investigation by the FIA revealed that Hamilton entered the racing line used by Verstappen on previous laps, leading to the penalty.
Hamilton expressed frustration over an incorrect radio message from his team, which contributed to the incident.
The penalty will see Hamilton start the race from seventh on the grid, as Verstappen, Hadjar, and Alonso gain a position as a result.
This incident adds to the ongoing rivalry between Hamilton and Verstappen in the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Monaco Grand Prix and the repercussions of this grid penalty.
