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Hamilton & Antonelli Penalized: Grid Drops Ahead of Race
26 Jul
Summary
- Lewis Hamilton received a penalty for impeding Oscar Piastri during qualifying.
- Kimi Antonelli was penalized for failing to slow for yellow flags.
- Hamilton drops from the front row to fifth; Antonelli from fourth to seventh.
Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli will start Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix further down the grid following separate penalties incurred during qualifying. Hamilton was found guilty of impeding McLaren driver Oscar Piastri on a crucial push lap. Despite his explanation of not receiving radio communication, the seven-time world champion must relinquish his front-row position.
Antonelli also faces a grid penalty for failing to adequately slow his car for a single yellow flag incident. This occurred when Max Verstappen experienced a late spin during the final qualifying session. As a result of these decisions, Hamilton will now start from fifth place, while Antonelli will drop from fourth to seventh on the starting grid.
