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Hamilton and Russell learn Brazilian GP fate after ‘unique’ situation
Mercedes has been fined five figures as a consequence of a pre-race technical violation during the São Paulo Grand Prix. The violation pertained to the tyre pressures on Lewis Hamilton and George Russell’s cars. The race’s initial start was canceled after Lance Stroll of Aston Martin spun off track, prompting a 10-minute window for car preparations. Mercedes’ adjustments to tyre pressures on cars 63 and 44 during this period led to the fine. Despite the breach, Mercedes avoided disqualification due to extenuating circumstances and limitations caused by the quick turnaround between aborted start and new start. The stewards emphasized that the decision should not set a precedent for future violations given the unique circumstances surrounding this incident.
