Summons for Hamilton over alleged impeding of Bortoleto

Doc 20 - Summons - Car 44 - Alleged impeding of Car 5

2026 Bahrain Grand Prix

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Lewis Hamilton and a Ferrari team representative are summoned to the stewards regarding an alleged breach of Article B4.1.1 for impeding Car 5 in Turn 9.

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The stewards have issued a summons to Lewis Hamilton (Car 44) and a representative of Scuderia Ferrari HP to attend a hearing at 17:30 on 02 October 2026. The reason is an alleged breach of Article B4.1.1 of the FIA F1 Regulations, specifically for impeding Car 5 (Gabriel Bortoleto) in Turn 9 at 16:24.

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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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