Lewis Hamilton issues 'extremely frustrating' social media message after punishment
Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration after receiving a three-place grid penalty for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Despite qualifying near pole position, the penalty forces him to start from fifth place.
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Article To news overview © XPBimages Lewis Hamilton has admitted on social media that it is "extremely frustrating" to have come so close to Hungarian Grand Prix pole, only to be starting from fifth following a grid penalty.
The seven-time world champion was one of the favourites for pole going into qualifying at the Hungaroring but was beaten by Lando Norris, who clinched it by just 0.012s.
It was an agonising defeat for Hamilton, who was hoping to secure a 10th pole at the Hungarian Grand Prix. No driver has ever qualified on pole 10 times at a single circuit.
Unfortunately, the seven-time world champion will not even start from the front row after receiving a three-place grid penalty for impeding Oscar Piastri.
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