Lewis Hamilton received a 10 second time penalty in the Mexico City Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton went off-track while fighting with Max Verstappen and ended his chance of a podium finish for FerrariLewis Hamilton wasn’t allowed to compete for his first Ferrari podium (Image: Getty Images).The Formula 1 Stewards revealed the reason why they penalised Lewis Hamilton at the Mexico Grand Prix. City Grand Prix. Grand Prix. [Hamilton] Locked brakes when approaching turn four. Went into run-off.The stewards decided that the car had too much speed for the driver to be able to use the prescribed exit road. For this reason, the driver was justified in not following the race director’s instructions. The stewards did not take any further action in light of the circumstances.”However, they found that the Ferrari driver had left the track in order to gain an unfair advantage, and handed him a 10-second penalty. Hamilton was in third place when the sanction was given. By the time he returned to the track after his first pitstop, several cars had passed him. He crossed the finish line in eighth position. The stewards explained their decision in a separate document, which read: “Car 44 locked brakes, left the track at turn four and used the grass area while rejoining in the direction of turn five.READ MORE: Lando Norris responds instantly as Mexico GP fans boo Brit after dominant F1 winREAD MORE: F1 star yells ‘what the f***’ as marshals run in front of his car DURING Mexico GP”As the driver was unable to follow the route prescribed by the race director along the ‘yellow line’ due to an excess of speed, no breach of the race director’s notes is deemed to have occurred. The stewards explained their decision in a separate document, which read: “Car 44 locked brakes, left the track at turn four and used the grass area while rejoining in the direction of turn five. [Verstappen] The standard penalty is imposed for failing to surrender the position. Standard penalty is imposed for leaving track and gaining an advantage that lasts.”Hamilton was livid when informed of his penalty over the radio, responding to race engineer Riccardo Adami with: “That’s such s*** man. The grip there is so tiny… the grip is so low.Sky Sports offers discounted Formula 1 packageThis post contains affiliate links. We will earn a commission if you purchase anything through it. Learn more£43£35SkyGet Sky Sports hereFormula 1 fans can watch every practice, qualifying and race live with Sky’s new Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle in a new deal that saves £192.As well as Sky Sports access, this includes more than 100 TV channels and free subscriptions to Netflix and Discovery+.He appeared frustrated during media interviews and seemed reluctant to engage too much. In response to his results, he said: “It started out fun but ended up not the way I wanted.” It’s all part of motor racing.Hamilton, when questioned by reporters about the incident leading to his sanction, said: “It had been very, extremely dirty off the line and I tried my best to maintain the car and bring it safely back onto the track. At least I got some points.”
2025-10-27 00:11:27
F1 stewards issue double statement on Lewis Hamilton penalty that ruined his Mexico GP
