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Norris Mistakenly Thought Hamilton Would Let Him Pass
Norris believed Hamilton would have to let him pass after turn one move, but stewards cleared Hamilton of track rule violation.
In brief
Norris believed Hamilton would have to let him pass after turn one move, but stewards cleared Hamilton of track rule violation. Norris incorrectly thought Hamilton would have to let him pass after a turn one move, but stewards ruled both drivers reentered the track correctly. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Norris Mistakenly Thought Hamilton Would Let Him Pass
Lando Norris believed Lewis Hamilton would have to let him pass after turn one move but later realized Hamilton was not required to do so.
“I would have passed him at some point, I just didn’t need to try and overtake him where I did.”
Stewards Cleared Hamilton of Track Violation
Stewards determined both drivers reentered the track correctly after Hamilton and Norris both left the track at the same moment.
“Car 44 left the track in turn one while the driver was defending his position to car one.”
Both Drivers Lost Positions to Antonelli
Hamilton and Norris lost positions to Andrea Kimi Antonelli after both drivers left the track at the same time.
“Both car 44 and car one lost their positions to car 12 [Antonelli].”
In short
Norris incorrectly thought Hamilton would have to let him pass after a turn one move, but stewards ruled both drivers reentered the track correctly.
