close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB IT ES-MX US

Hamilton pit-lane gaffe punished

Photo: © LAT Images

Hamilton pit-lane gaffe punished

By Joas van Wingerden.
Google Make us your Google favorite

Lewis Hamilton earned a reprimand from the FIA after making a mistake on his pit-lane entry during first free practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The incident not only left the world champion slightly red-faced, but also puts him at risk of a potential penalty at Yas Marina.

Hamilton overshot his pit-lane entry and had to put his Mercedes into reverse in order to make it in for a service from the Silver Arrows' crew.

It is Hamilton's second driving reprimand of 2018 – if he picks up another in FP3 or qualifying, he will serve a 10-place grid penalty at the Yas Marina Circuit.

His first reprimand was picked up in similar circumstances at this year's German Grand Prix.

Hamilton made a last-gasp decision to stay out at the German GP amid massive confusion over team radio from his race engineer Pete Bonington.

That move helped Hamilton take victory at Hockenheim, but a reprimand was deemed to be punishment enough.

MORE: Bottas lays down marker in Abu Dhabi
MORE: Ocon's 2019 Mercedes role confirmed

Just in

13:58
Max Verstappen reveals message to Red Bull team in huge contract negotiations
12:25
Charles Leclerc shares health update ahead of Spanish Grand Prix after huge crash at Monza
10:57
F1 is facing an existential crisis which could change the sport - and it's Donald Trump's fault
09:45
Red Bull F1 star officially a free agent as rumours swirl over paddock switch
08:55
Lewis Hamilton 'feels betrayed by Vasseur' - Italian media react to Ferrari fallout
F1 news

Recommended by the editors

Charles Leclerc shares health update ahead of Spanish Grand Prix after huge crash at Monza Charles Leclerc

Charles Leclerc shares health update ahead of Spanish Grand Prix after huge crash at Monza

1 hour ago
F1 is facing an existential crisis which could change the sport - and it's Donald Trump's fault F1 News & Gossip

F1 is facing an existential crisis which could change the sport - and it's Donald Trump's fault

3 hours ago
Red Bull F1 star officially a free agent as rumours swirl over paddock switch Latest F1 News

Red Bull F1 star officially a free agent as rumours swirl over paddock switch

Today 09:45
Ferrari star pours cold water on big upgrade with 'no game changer' verdict Ferrari F1

Ferrari star pours cold water on big upgrade with 'no game changer' verdict

Today 08:15
Ontdek het op Google Play
x