FIA Stewards Questioned Over Timing of Lewis Hamilton’s Monza Penalty
Summary
FIA stewards are facing scrutiny over the timing of Lewis Hamilton's five-place grid penalty for Monza, which stemmed from a yellow flag incident *before* the Dutch GP. Critics question why the penalty wasn't issued during the previous race.
Why it matters: The FIA stewards' decision to investigate and penalize Lewis Hamilton for a yellow flag infraction after the Dutch Grand Prix, applying the penalty to the subsequent Monza race, has raised questions about procedural timing and fairness.
The big picture: Lewis Hamilton received a five-place grid penalty for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. This penalty stemmed from an infringement during the lead-up to the Dutch Grand Prix, where he failed to sufficiently slow down under double yellow flags.
The details:
- The Incident: Before the formation lap of the Dutch Grand Prix, Hamilton was noted for a yellow flag infringement at Turn 14, where numerous F1 personnel were present on track.
- Hamilton's Reaction: He expressed shock at receiving the penalty after returning home from Zandvoort, stating it was
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