The Formula 1 stewards have disclosed the reasons behind penalizing Lewis Hamilton during the Mexico City Grand Prix. Hamilton faced scrutiny for veering off the track while dueling with Max Verstappen, prompting Verstappen to call for repercussions.
Although initially cleared for not using the designated escape path, Hamilton was later penalized for exceeding track limits, receiving a 10-second penalty. This dropped him to eighth place after serving the penalty during his pit stop.
In a statement, the stewards explained that Hamilton’s departure from the track and subsequent advantage gained warranted the penalty. Despite Hamilton’s frustration over the team radio, he accepted the outcome, acknowledging the nature of motor racing.
Hamilton’s discontent was evident during post-race interviews, where he briefly commented on the race outcome and defended his actions during the incident that led to the penalty. His pragmatic approach to the situation highlighted the challenges faced in competitive racing.