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Ferrari fined for Hamilton impeding Bortoleto
Ferrari pays €10,000 after Hamilton blocks Bortoleto in practice.
In brief
Ferrari pays €10,000 after Hamilton blocks Bortoleto in practice. Ferrari received a €10,000 fine for Hamilton impeding Bortoleto during practice due to Hamilton moving onto the racing line without warning. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Ferrari fined €10,000
The FIA stewards fined Ferrari €10,000 and issued Lewis Hamilton a formal warning for impeding Gabriel Bortoleto during practice.
Hamilton pulled onto racing line
Hamilton had to take avoiding action after pulling onto the racing line at turn nine during the second practice session.
Hamilton's broken mirror
Hamilton pointed out his right-hand mirror was broken, which the stewards accepted as mitigation.
Stewards' speed analysis
The stewards noted Hamilton was traveling slowly at 80-85 kph while Bortoleto approached at 240 kph, resulting in a closing speed of 155-160 kph.
Hamilton moved onto racing line
Hamilton moved from the middle of the track to the racing line, causing Bortoleto to brake and take evasive action.
Ferrari failed to warn
The stewards determined Ferrari failed to warn Hamilton that Bortoleto was approaching despite knowing his mirror was damaged.
What matters most
Ferrari received a €10,000 fine for Hamilton impeding Bortoleto during practice due to Hamilton moving onto the racing line without warning.
