Formula 1 hamilton penalty. Your go to source for the latest f1 news video highlights gp results live timing in depth analysis and expert commentary. Bottas takes comfortable win after hamilton penalty valtteri bottas cruised to victory in formula 1s 2020 russian grand prix ahead of max verstappen with lewis hamilton third after. Mercedes formula 1 boss toto wolff believes the penalties imposed on lewis hamilton at the russian grand prix are far fetched.
Lewis hamilton close to formula 1 race ban after russian gp penalties f1 champion up to 10 of maximum 12 penalty points after latest sanctions in sochi. The mercedes driver was given two 5 second time penalties and two penalty points for a practice start transgression before the race start where hamilton pulled over far up the pitlane exit to perform a start a breach of the race directors notes. Hamilton served his penalty shortly after a 27 minute delay while the barriers were repaired.
Serving the ten second penalty at his pitstop he finished the race in p3 as a result. Original hamilton points penalty inappropriate masi formula 1 race director michael masi says that the russian gp stewards decided that the original points penalty awarded to lewis hamilton was. Hamilton served his 10 second time penalty at his pit stop during the race in russia but was left fuming by the ruling calling it ridiculous and bullst.
The formula 1 race stewards have dropped the penalty points awarded to lewis hamilton for his practice start infringements ahead of the russian grand prix giving mercedes a fine instead. The british driver emerged last on lap 29 more than 30 seconds behind gasly but passed eight cars and secured a bonus point for the fastest lap following his punishment.