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McLaren’s Jake Hughes received a five-second time penalty in the second race of last weekend’s inaugural Misano E-Prix.
Jake Hughes has joined the ranks of drivers criticizing the FIA stewarding in Formula E after the Misano E-Prix. Stewarding consistency has been a major issue this season, with some incidents leading to differing penalties. Jean-Eric Vergne and Mitch Evans were vocal about the stewards at Misano, with Vergne receiving a penalty for a collision with Nick Cassidy. Despite similar incidents in the past, not all are being investigated equally, raising concerns among drivers. Hughes was penalized for overtaking off-track in a tight situation, feeling it was the only way to avoid a crash. The lack of clarity in stewarding decisions has left drivers frustrated and questioning the fairness of the system.
