Lewis Hamilton Silverstone podium at risk as Ferrari star under FIA investigation

Ferrari F1 star Lewis Hamilton could yet see his podium finish at the British Grand Prix taken away from him.

Hamilton crossed the line in P3 as the race ended behind the safety car at Silverstone.

Charles Leclerc took the flag followed by George Russell, who stayed out following Max Verstappen's late crash to move him ahead of Hamilton.

Now things could go from bad to worse for the seven-time champion who not only missed out on P2, but could also lose his third-place finish.

The Ferrari driver is being investigated for a yellow flag infringement, which if he is found guilty would drop him out of the points entirely due to the bunched up finish.

RESULTS: Verstappen crash costs Hamilton in dramatic finish

Hamilton adamant he will get penalty

Hamilton will visit the stewards after the race with a decision expected imminently as to whether he has kept his podium spot.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the race, Hamilton was adamant he was going to get a penalty.

"Congrats to Charles. He did a great job. All the magic I had on Friday just disappeared through the weekend," he said.

"I'm probably going to get a penalty. The FIA often have to react... I went through a yellow flag and didn't see it.

"So a jump start, yellow flag [infringement]. When it rains it pours.

"I've just been to see them but don't have an answer. But I will probably get a penalty I'm sure."

UPDATE: Lewis Hamilton was NOT handed a penalty after the race and has kept his P3 finish.

READ MORE: Max Verstappen crashes out of British Grand Prix in dying stages at Silverstone

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