FIA Announce Penalty Verdict for Mercedes F1 Star Over Au… read more
The FIA has officially announced its penalty verdict for a Mercedes Formula 1 star following a controversial rule breach at the Australian Grand Prix.
After a thorough investigation, the governing body confirmed that Lewis Hamilton has been handed a penalty for violating race regulations during the high-intensity Melbourne event. The infraction, related to track limits and race procedure, triggered a formal review by stewards shortly after the chequered flag.
In an official statement, the FIA declared: “Following analysis of the incident involving Car 44, it was determined that a breach of the Sporting Regulations occurred. As a result, a time penalty has been issued.”
The decision dealt a heavy blow to Hamilton’s final race result and further impacted Mercedes’ pursuit in the Constructors’ Championship. The team had hoped to capitalise on momentum in Australia but now leaves the weekend with more questions than answers.
Team Principal Toto Wolff reacted to the ruling, saying, “We respect the FIA’s process, but we believe there were contributing factors that weren’t fully considered. It’s a frustrating outcome.”
Hamilton himself responded calmly but clearly disappointed: “It’s unfortunate. I felt I raced hard and within the limits. We’ll regroup and move forward.”
The penalty has already sparked heated debate across the F1 community, with some supporting the decision and others questioning the FIA’s consistency. With the season heating up, all eyes now turn to the next Grand Prix as Mercedes looks to respond to this latest setback.
