Summary
Lewis Hamilton receives a driving reprimand for impeding Liam Lawson during Free Practice 2 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Explanation
The stewards found that Hamilton, on an out lap, failed to follow the Race Director's traffic management instructions by not staying to the extreme left between Turns 16 and 18, and by staying on the racing line approaching Turn 19, causing Lawson on a flying lap to lift and brake. Despite no intent, the impeding was deemed severe due to the high-speed nature of the section and specific instructions given. The stewards imposed a driving reprimand, noting it is Hamilton's second of the season.
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Referenced regulations
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B4.1.1
B4.1.1 Any driver taking part in any LTCS who, in the opinion of the stewards, stops unnecessarily on the circuit or unnecessarily impedes another driver shall be subject to the penalties referred to in Article B1.9.4.
B4.1.2 Should it become necessary to stop any LTCS, the Race Director will order red flags to be shown at
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item 27 of the Race Director’s Competition Notes V2
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