Formula 1 stewards penalized Lewis Hamilton and Andrea Kimi Antonelli following the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, shuffling a starting grid headed by pole-sitter Lando Norris.
The Qualifying Incident and FIA Ruling
Lewis Hamilton expressed disbelief over a post-qualifying penalty that stripped him of a front-row start, citing a fractional margin during an on-track sequence. According to Motorsport.com, race stewards investigated the Mercedes driver after a telemetry review indicated a rule breach during the session.
The penalty cost the seven-time world champion his provisional P2 grid slot, forcing a steeper climb up the order during Sunday’s main Grand Prix.
Grid Shuffles Involving Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Alongside Hamilton, young charger Andrea Kimi Antonelli also drew the attention of the race officials, picking up a corresponding grid penalty that altered his starting position.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Lewis Hamilton receive a penalty at the Hungarian Grand Prix?
According to Motorsport.com and PlanetF1, race stewards penalized Hamilton following a qualifying telemetry review that uncovered a rule infraction during his run, which cost him his P2 starting position.
Who started on pole position for the race?
According to Sky Sports, Lando Norris claimed the pole position, heading up a heavily shuffled grid following the post-qualifying penalties applied to Hamilton and Antonelli.
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