Summary
Lewis Hamilton received a 5-second time penalty for moving before the start signal at the 2026 British Grand Prix.
Explanation
The Stewards found that Car 44 (Lewis Hamilton) moved before the start signal was given, as evidenced by the rotation of the yellow Pirelli lettering on the tyre after the third red light was illuminated but before the lights were extinguished. The movement, though limited, constituted a false start. A 5-second time penalty was imposed under Article B5.11.1 of the FIA F1 Regulations.
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Referenced regulations
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B5.11.1
B5.11.1 The stewards will impose either a 5-Second Penalty, a 10-Second Penalty, a Drive-Through Penalty or a Stop-and-Go Penalty, on any driver who is judged to have: During any standing start (Articles
B5.7.2 or B5.10.8) or standing start resumption (Article B5.15.4), all cars must be:
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