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Lewis Hamilton will be investigated by the Brazilian GP stewards for an alleged infringement under double-waved yellow flags caused by his Ferrari F1 team-mate Charles Leclerc spinning in sprint qualifying
Lewis Hamilton is being investigated by the Brazilian Grand Prix stewards for a possible infraction of the double-waved yellow flags during sprint qualifying due to his team-mate Charles Leclerc’s spin at Turn 9. The incident resulted in Hamilton’s laptime being invalidated, causing him to express frustration over the radio. An automatic invalidation of a lap occurs when a driver encounters a double-waved yellow flag in their sector to ensure safety on the track. Despite completing the invalidated lap, Hamilton’s time was slower than his previous best, ultimately leading to his elimination in 11th place. The stewards will review Hamilton’s onboard footage and timing data to determine if he appropriately responded to the double-waved yellow flags raised during the session. Leclerc, despite spinning, managed to secure a spot in SQ3 but could only qualify eighth for the following sprint race.
