Summary
Lewis Hamilton receives a 10-place grid penalty for using a fifth Engine (ICE), breaching the FIA F1 Regulations.
Explanation
The stewards, acting on a report from the Technical Delegate (document 30), determined that Lewis Hamilton (Car 44) used a fifth Engine (ICE) during Free Practice 3. This constitutes a breach of Articles B8.2.2a (read with B8.2.3) of the FIA F1 Regulations. In accordance with Article B8.2.8a, the penalty is a drop of 10 grid positions for the next Race in which the driver participates.
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B8.2.2a
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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B8.2.8a
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