Lewis Hamilton’s unfortunate conclusion to the Singapore Grand Prix took a turn for the worse with a post-race penalty. Despite battling brake issues, he managed to finish seventh, limping across the finish line.
Hamilton was utilizing soft tires in his final stint, showing early promise with good pace. Teammate Charles Leclerc obediently made way for Hamilton, who aimed to chase down Kimi Antonelli. However, as Hamilton passed Leclerc, a visible cloud of brake dust and sparks hinted at potential brake disc wear.
Struggling over the last two laps, Hamilton carefully navigated the track, allowing Leclerc to overtake and secure a lead. Despite initially finishing seventh, a subsequent penalty pushed Hamilton down to eighth place, behind Fernando Alonso.
The penalty was imposed due to Hamilton repeatedly leaving the track without a justifiable reason. Despite his explanation of managing brake issues, the stewards deemed it necessary to penalize him, which was not disputed by Hamilton or his team.
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Alonso, who expressed frustration over losing out to Hamilton, criticized the decision, questioning the safety of driving with failing brakes and suggesting preferential treatment for certain teams.