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Lewis Hamilton has escaped punishment for an unsafe release during qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix, but Mercedes has been handed a fine for the incident.
Lewis Hamilton avoided punishment for an unsafe release in the Austrian Grand Prix qualifying’s final part, but Mercedes received a €5,000 fine. The stewards at the Red Bull Ring investigated and found Mercedes breached FIA sporting regulations article 34.14a. This article prohibits endangering pit lane personnel during car releases. Hamilton qualified fifth behind Max Verstappen, with George Russell just ahead, leading their 9-2 head-to-head this season. The team released Hamilton with a hose and trolley, prompting the stewards’ decision. Despite the incident, fans can still win their favorite F1 car by subscribing to the official YouTube channel.
