F1 fans argue Lewis Hamilton "can't catch a break" after Hungarian GP penalty
Lewis Hamilton has been issued a three-place grid penalty for the Hungarian Grand Prix after impeding Oscar Piastri during qualifying. Fans and commentators have expressed frustration over the penalty, citing miscommunication from the Ferrari team.
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Formula 1 fans have argued that Lewis Hamilton 'cannot 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 during the final phase of qualifying. As Hamilton was going down the main straight at a reduced speed, he failed to move off the racing line to allow the Australian driver through.
Ferrari confirmed that it had informed Hamilton of the incoming McLaren, but that the instructions were shared too late. As a result, Hamilton, who had initially qualified second, will now start the Hungarian Grand Prix from fifth on the grid.
While the majority of fans agreed that the incident deserved a penalty, some argued that the 41-year-old can't catch a break.
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