Warning for Hamilton for impeding Bortoleto, Ferrari fined €10,000

Doc 26 - Infringement - Car 44 - Impeding of Car 5

2026 Bahrain Grand Prix

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Summary

Lewis Hamilton receives a warning for impeding Gabriel Bortoleto in Free Practice 2, and his team Scuderia Ferrari is fined €10,000 for failing to provide adequate radio warnings.

Explanation

The Stewards determined that Lewis Hamilton (Car 44) unnecessarily impeded Gabriel Bortoleto (Car 5) at the entry to Turn 9 during Free Practice 2. Hamilton was traveling slowly and moved onto the racing line, forcing Bortoleto to brake and take evasive action. The Stewards issued a standard warning to Hamilton for impeding during a practice session. Additionally, Scuderia Ferrari was fined €10,000 for failing to provide radio warnings to Hamilton about faster approaching cars, given that they were aware his right-hand mirror was damaged.

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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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