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Lewis Hamilton was “shocked” to discover he had a “pretty hardcore” F1 penalty for his first Italian Grand Prix at Monza with Ferrari, as his first year with the team continues to be emotionally “volatile”
Lewis Hamilton was surprised to receive a significant penalty for not slowing down for yellow flags at the Dutch GP, making his first year with Ferrari emotionally challenging. The penalty was determined post-race, resulting in a five-place grid drop and two penalty points on his license. Despite lifting slightly, Hamilton did not slow enough for the double-waved yellow flags near the grid during the reconnaissance lap. Hamilton acknowledged the penalty, stating it was “pretty hardcore,” but he is determined to learn from it and focus on the upcoming Monza GP. The seven-time world champion is motivated to make up for the grid drop and is excited about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead with Ferrari. Hamilton described the past six months as an emotional rollercoaster but expressed confidence in the team’s ability to grow stronger amid challenges.
