Summary
Stewards decide no further action against Hamilton after he left the track in Turn 1 while defending from Verstappen, as both cars rejoined in the correct order.
Explanation
The stewards investigated an incident where Car 44 (Lewis Hamilton) left the track at Turn 1 while defending against Car 1 (Max Verstappen). After reviewing video, timing, and in-car evidence, they determined that Verstappen's overtaking attempt was not legitimate because he also left the track. Both cars rejoined in the correct order, and both lost positions to Car 12 (George Russell). Therefore, no further action was taken.
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Referenced regulations
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B1.8.6
B1.8.6 Drivers must make every reasonable e‘ort to use the track at all times and may not leave the track without a justifiable reason. Drivers will be judged to have left the track if no part of the F1 Car remains in contact with it and, for the avoidance of doubt, any white lines defining the track edges are considered to be part of the track but the kerbs are not. Should an F1 Car leave the track the driver may re-join, however, this may only be done when it is safe to do so and without gaining any lasting advantage. At the absolute discretion of the Race Director a driver may be given the opportunity to give back the whole of any advantage they gained by leaving the track. 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 0 SECTION B: SPORTING REGULATIONS
B1.8.7 Any driver whose car has significant and obvious damage to a structural component which results
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