# Ferrari fined for Hamilton impeding Bortoleto

> Ferrari pays €10,000 after Hamilton blocks Bortoleto in practice.
- Title: Ferrari fined for Hamilton impeding Bortoleto · RaceFans
- Summary: Ferrari pays €10,000 after Hamilton blocks Bortoleto in practice. Ferrari received a €10,000 fine for Hamilton impeding Bortoleto during practice due to…
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- Published: 2026-10-02T12:37:17+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ferrari received a €10,000 fine for Hamilton impeding Bortoleto during practice due to Hamilton moving onto the racing line without warning.