FIA announce Lewis Hamilton investigation at Canadian Grand Prix after incident with rival

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FIA announce Lewis Hamilton investigation at Canadian Grand Prix after incident with rival

The FIA have been busy after qualifying in Montreal

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Saturday 23 May 2026 23:59 Updated: 01:35

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F1 champion Lewis Hamilton was placed under investigation after qualifying on Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix.

The seven-time champion set the fifth fastest time for Ferrari during qualifying, but was denied a higher position after he slid at Turn 7 and aborted his final lap.

Hamilton, however, was noted by the stewards after the session and placed under investigation alongside the Alpine of Pierre Gasly.

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The pair were summoned to the stewards for an alleged breach of Article B4.1.1 of the regulations, with Hamilton under investigation for impeding Gasly at Turn 8 during qualifying.

However, fears that Hamilton would lose his P5 were soon quashed when stewards acting on behalf of the FIA decided to take 'no further action.

A statement said: "The stewards heard from Hamilton and Gasly, team representatives and reviewed positioning/marshalling system, data, video, timing, telemetry, team radio and in-car video evidence.

"Hamilton explained that he was under the impression Gasly was not on a push lap, and his team confirmed that it had the same opinion.

"Gasly and his team stated they did not consider this to be a case of 'unnecessary impeding."

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Alongside Gasly and Hamilton, Fernando Alonso was summoned to the stewards for an unsafe release, alongside Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll who was also called to the stewards for a similar breach - with Aston Martin being hit with a double fine worth €15,000.

Cadillac's Sergio Perez was the fifth driver summoned for an alleged incident with Alonso in breach of Article 12.2.1.i of the International Sporting Code, and was given a reprimand.

Stroll will also make a second trip, with the stewards investigating the Canadian driver with Nico Hulkenberg for an alleged impeding incident.

All in all, a busy evening for the stewards in Montreal. Batch order the Poutine!

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