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Lewis Hamilton was flagged by the FIA stewards for impeding Max Verstappen during qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton revealed details about the qualifying incident with Max Verstappen in Monaco, where he received a three-place grid drop from the stewards.
During Q1, Verstappen had to abort his hot lap after encountering Hamilton on the track.
Despite both advancing to the next segment, the incident was under scrutiny due to a miscommunication about Verstappen’s status on track.
Hamilton clarified that Ferrari’s data initially indicated Verstappen was on a lap, causing him to move aside, but the information changed suddenly.
This incident impacted Hamilton’s qualifying session, leading him to start from seventh place on the grid, as he continues to adapt to his new car and teammate Charles Leclerc’s experience.
