Summary
Lewis Hamilton receives a 5-second time penalty for causing a collision with Kimi Antonelli in Turn 5 on the opening lap.
Explanation
The Stewards found Lewis Hamilton (Car 44) wholly at fault for a collision with Kimi Antonelli (Car 63) in Turn 5. Antonelli had sufficient overlap to be entitled to racing room, but Hamilton experienced understeer and made contact. Mitigating factors (opening lap, genuine attempt to avoid contact) led to a reduced 5-second time penalty instead of the standard 10-second penalty.
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Referenced regulations
FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV - Article 2d
d) Causing a collision, repetition of serious mistakes or the appearance of a lack of control over the car (such as leaving the track) will be reported to the Stewards and may entail the imposition of penalties up to and including the disqualification of any driver concerned.
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