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Lewis Hamilton Under Threat as FIA Launches Bahrain Grand Prix Investigation
The stewards said Hamilton moved onto the racing line at 80-85 km/h, forcing Bortoleto to brake from about 240 km/h.
- On Friday, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton received a warning from FIA stewards after impeding Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto during second practice at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang.
- A damaged right-hand mirror impaired Hamilton's visibility at Turn 9, and Scuderia Ferrari failed to provide radio warnings about the approaching Audi traveling at approximately 240 km/h.
- Hamilton was traveling slowly at approximately 80-85 km/h when the closing speed reached approximately 155-160 km/h. Stewards determined he "unnecessarily impeded" the faster car by moving onto the racing line.
- Scuderia Ferrari received a £10,000 fine while Hamilton was warned. The stewards stated the team "failed to provide its driver with appropriate information" as visibility was materially impaired.
- Hamilton, who faced scrutiny in Madrid and Baku, attributed recent blocking incidents to 2026 engine regulations. He argued a lack of data on out-laps complicates maintaining necessary gaps, stating "none of us drivers want to get in trouble.
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