Lewis Hamilton faced a series of setbacks during the Singapore Grand Prix, culminating in a post-race penalty. Despite a brake failure in the final laps that slowed him down significantly, Hamilton managed to finish seventh, a stroke of luck after the challenging race.
During the race, Hamilton, on soft tires, showed promise with good pace. Teammate Charles Leclerc obeyed Ferrari’s orders to let Hamilton pass and challenge Kimi Antonelli. However, as Hamilton overtook another car, brake issues became evident with brake dust and sparks visible on his Ferrari.
Struggling to maintain his position, Hamilton barely held onto seventh place, just ahead of Fernando Alonso. However, a post-race investigation penalized Hamilton with a five-second penalty for repeatedly leaving the track without justification. Consequently, Hamilton dropped to eighth place in the final standings.
The stewards’ decision was based on Hamilton’s actions during the race, where he left the track multiple times while managing the brake problem. This penalty was deemed necessary despite Hamilton’s explanations during the hearing.
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