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Hamilton accuses FIA of ‘trying to stop me’ winning after ‘ridiculous’ penalties

by Phillip Horton
5 months ago
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Hamilton accuses FIA of ‘trying to stop me’ winning after ‘ridiculous’ penalties

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates his third position on the podium. Russian Grand Prix, Sunday 27th September 2020. Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia.

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World Champion Lewis Hamilton hit out at Formula 1’s stewards after he incurred two separate penalties for a pre-race practice start infraction at the Russian Grand Prix.

On his way to the grid Hamilton carried out two practice starts outside of the designated area that is outlined in the event notes issued by Race Director Michael Masi.

He was handed two five-second time penalties for the transgression, which he served at his pit stop at the Sochi Autodrom, dropping him from the lead to third spot.

Hamilton was also handed an additional penalty point for each infraction which means he now has 10 penalty points on his Super Licence, bringing him perilously close to the maximum 12.

Of those penalty points two will not be removed until mid-November, meaning he will have to negotiate the next four rounds cleanly, while eight will stay until at least mid-2021.

“I need to go back and see what the rules are, what exactly I did wrong,” Hamilton told Sky Sports post-race.

“I’m pretty sure no one has ever got two five-second penalties for something so ridiculous before.

“I didn’t put anyone in danger, I’ve done this at a million tracks over the years and never been questioned over it. But it is what it is.”

When asked whether he felt the penalties were too harsh Hamilton replied: “Of course it is, and it is to be expected. They are trying to stop me. But it’s OK. I’ll just keep my head down and stay focused and see what happens.”

Hamilton’s title advantage over race winner Valtteri Bottas was reduced to 44 points.

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Comments 8

  1. Chester says:
    5 months ago

    Poor Lewis. Doesn’t the FIA know Lewis is special?

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  2. Rick says:
    5 months ago

    How long until he plays the race card..
    Points on license a bit harsh but the time penalty deserved.

    Reply
  3. J Twelvetrees says:
    5 months ago

    Ah come on Mr The-Whole-World-Against-Me 😀

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  4. Keith says:
    5 months ago

    He’s mad at the stewards for doing their job when he should be mad at his team for letting him do the practice starts where he did despite them all knowing about it.. Poor Lewis life must be so hard right now…

    Reply
  5. Aaron says:
    5 months ago

    Everybody knows FIA favour Ferrari. Just look at historical records for that…

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    • ronthedog says:
      5 months ago

      Only a twat upvotes their own comment.

      Reply
      • Aaron says:
        5 months ago

        Cyber idiot

        Reply
        • ronthedog says:
          5 months ago

          You say that, but I’m not the one who deleted a comment in embarrassment.

          Reply

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