Summary
No further action taken against Lewis Hamilton for alleged impeding of Max Verstappen in FP1.
Explanation
The Stewards reviewed an incident between Lewis Hamilton (Car 44) and Max Verstappen (Car 3) during Free Practice 1 at Turns 14–15. Hamilton was not warned by his team of Verstappen's approach. Video and radio evidence showed Hamilton made a slight move left but stayed right, and Verstappen passed without needing to brake, lift, or change line. The Stewards determined no dangerous or potentially dangerous impeding occurred, and Verstappen did not consider the incident dangerous. No further action was taken, though Ferrari was reminded to provide timely driver warnings.
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Referenced regulations
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B1.8.5
B1.8.5 At no time may an F1 Car be driven unnecessarily slowly, erratically or in a manner which could be deemed potentially dangerous to other drivers or any other person.
B1.8.6 Drivers must make every reasonable e‘ort to use the track at all times and may not leave the track
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