F1 followers argue Lewis Hamilton “cannot catch a break” after Hungarian GP penalty

Method 1 followers have argued that Lewis Hamilton ‘can’t catch a break’ after the seven-time champion was hit with a three-place grid penalty for the Hungarian Grand Prix. 

The Briton was handed the penalty for impeding McLaren’s Oscar Piastri through the remaining section of qualifying. As Hamilton was happening the primary straight at a diminished pace, he failed to maneuver off the racing line to permit the Australian driver by way of. 

Commercial

Ferrari confirmed that it had knowledgeable Hamilton of the incoming McLaren, however that the directions have been shared too late. Because of this, Hamilton, who had initially certified second, will now begin the Hungarian Grand Prix from fifth on the grid.

Whereas nearly all of followers agreed that the incident deserved a penalty, some argued that the 41-year-old cannot catch a break.

“As anticipated however nonetheless disappointing. If he may be high three after lap one, he should have an opportunity to win the race,” one fan commented on Reddit, whereas one other added: “One other wasted weekend, that is aggravating, man.”

Commercial

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

“Sadly, that was a transparent penalty and there was nothing Lewis might actually have executed because it was a miscommunication. Lewis cannot catch a break currently,” another person posted.

Additional reactions included: “Yeah, it actually sucks throughout; you do not wish to see Lewis drop three positions when he was so aggressive, and Oscar has been on a very dangerous run of dangerous luck so it is only a lose-lose state of affairs all spherical,” and “Ah, man… One other race, one other penalty. Only a clear weekend from begin to end could be good. Like Fred stated – all of this was simply communicated to him too late. [Carlo] Santi had been telling him gaps total session however simply go to sleep on the finish. Disgrace however it’s what it’s.”

Present championship chief Kimi Antonelli was additionally handed a three-place grid penalty for not slowing down sufficient for yellow flags. 

To learn extra Motorsport.com articles go to our web site.