Ferrari summoned for Hamilton's Belgian GP unsafe release after hitting mechanic
Ferrari faces stewards review after Hamilton struck a mechanic in a pit stop, with officials weighing an unsafe release penalty of up to 5 seconds.
- On Sunday at the Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton faces a potential penalty after striking a Ferrari mechanic during his pit stop.
- Hamilton had already received a 5-second penalty for colliding with George Russell on the opening lap at Spa-Francorchamps, forcing the Mercedes driver into retirement.
- During his lap 20 pit stop, Hamilton struck the mechanic operating the front wing adjustment tool; no injuries were reported in the incident.
- Ferrari representatives were summoned to the stewards' office at 1645 local time, where unsafe releases during grands prix can carry penalties from 5 seconds to a drive-through.
- Unlike Hamilton, Charles Leclerc avoided punishment for his clash with Oscar Piastri, a decision that prompted observers to compare the stewards' consistency across incidents.
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The Belgian Grand Prix also provided breathtaking moments during a pit stop for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. After his Ferrari's lights were turned on too quickly, he swerved and almost ran over a mechanic. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) fined the Maranello team for the unfortunate incident.
After the boxing fauxpas in spa around Lewis Hamilton, who had knocked over a mechanic, the verdict is now: There is a juicy penalty – but not for the British, but for Ferrari! Schreckskunde at the Grand Prix of Belgium: Lewis Hamilton was already sent off in lap 20 after the tyre change, although a mechanic was still standing in front of the right front wheel. He flew to the ground after the collision – to see here in the video: Luckily, the ma…
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