The stewards of Formula 1 have disclosed the reasons behind penalizing Lewis Hamilton during the Mexico City Grand Prix. Hamilton faced scrutiny for leaving the track while dueling with Max Verstappen, prompting Verstappen to push for repercussions.
Initially, Hamilton was investigated but cleared for not utilizing the designated escape route as directed by the race director. The stewards justified their decision by stating that Hamilton’s excessive speed prevented him from using the prescribed escape road, thereby excusing his failure to comply with the instructions.
Despite this, Hamilton was penalized for gaining an unfair advantage by going off-track, resulting in a 10-second time penalty. This penalty pushed Hamilton down to eighth place after serving it during his first pit stop and allowing multiple cars to overtake him.
Hamilton expressed frustration over the penalty on the radio, highlighting the challenging conditions he faced. Fans of Formula 1 can now access live coverage of practices, qualifying sessions, and races through an exclusive deal offering significant savings and additional benefits.
During interviews, Hamilton appeared disappointed with the outcome but acknowledged the nature of motor racing. When addressing the incident that led to his penalty, Hamilton defended his actions, emphasizing the difficult conditions he encountered and expressed relief at securing some points.
