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Originally Posted by bobby
just recorded up to iterview...what happened???
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Did not happen until well after the race, he was docked 25 secs. for his off at the chicane. Said that even though he allowed Kimi to repass him, it put him on Kimi's tail and made it easier to pass him than had he not shortcutted the chicane.
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FIA Statement on Hamilton Penalty Below is the statement from the stewards explaining their verdict.
From: The stewards of the meeting
To: The team manager, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
The stewards, having received a report from the Race Director and having met with the drivers and team managers involved, have considered the following matter, determine a breach of the regulations has been committed by the competitor and impose the penalty referred to.
No./driver: 22, Lewis Hamilton
Time: 15:21:33
Facts: Cut the chicane and gained an advantage
Offence: Breach of Article 30.3(a) of the 2008 FIA Formula 1 sporting regulations and Appendix L chapter 4 Article 2 (go) of the International Sporting Code.
Penalty: Drive-through penalty (Article 16.3 (a)), since this is being applied at the end of the race, 25 seconds will be added to the driver’s elapsed race time.
FIA Stewards of the Meeting
Received by: Lewis Hamilton, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
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