Summary
Gabriel Bortoleto received a warning after the stewards determined he unnecessarily impeded Lewis Hamilton at Turn 12 during Free Practice 3.
Explanation
The stewards investigated an incident where Car 5 (Gabriel Bortoleto) impeded Car 44 (Lewis Hamilton) at Turn 12 during Free Practice 3. Bortoleto, on an in-lap, was traveling at a lower speed and compromised Hamilton's braking, causing him to abort his push lap. Bortoleto admitted to overlooking a warning from his engineer about Hamilton's approach. The stewards found that Bortoleto unnecessarily impeded Hamilton and issued a warning, consistent with previous incidents of this type in free practice.
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Referenced regulations
FIA F1 Regulations - Article B4.1.1
B4.1.1 Any driver taking part in any LTCS who, in the opinion of the stewards, stops unnecessarily on the circuit or unnecessarily impedes another driver shall be subject to the penalties referred to in Article B1.9.4.
B4.1.2 Should it become necessary to stop any LTCS, the Race Director will order red flags to be shown at
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