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Lewis Hamilton lost the Russian GP before it even started. This is because before the start of the race, on the way from the pits to the grid, the Mercedes driver made two practice starts in prohibited places, being sanctioned with ten seconds. Despite the penalty, the Briton managed to finish this Sunday’s race in third place, but did not spare the criticism from the commissioners of the International Automobile Federation (FIA).
– X-RAYS FROM THE HAMILTON PUNISHMENT
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– I’m sure no one got two five-second penalties for something so ridiculous before. I didn’t put anyone in danger, I did it on a million tracks over the years and they never asked me about it. But it is what it is – says the pilot.
Still from the incident, Hamilton received two points in the wallet, two remaining from a career suspension. However, the direction of the race was reversed and the two points reversed in a fine of 25 thousand euros (R $ 160 thousand) for Mercedes.
The driver was asked if the penalties were excessive and, in addition to saying yes, he made it clear that he believes that the FIA commissioners are trying to interrupt his journey in search of Schumacher’s records and the seventh title.
– Of course it is. But it is to be expected. They’re trying to stop me, right? But it’s all good. I just need to keep my head down and focus, and we’ll see what happens: vent.
With third place, Hamilton reached 205 points, 44 more than the second, Mercedes Valtteri Bottas teammate. The two will meet again in the championship fight in two weeks, at the Eifel Grand Prix at Nurburgring, when Hamilton will have another chance to match Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 wins.
