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2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Penalty 4 sources FIA decision

Hamilton reprimanded for impeding Lawson in Baku FP2

Lewis Hamilton Liam Lawson

Lewis Hamilton received a driving reprimand for impeding Liam Lawson during Free Practice 2 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The incident sparked debate over closing speeds, with Hamilton blaming F1 rules and teams rejecting his proposed solution.

How the sources differ

PlanetF1 leads on Lawson's perspective and the 'dangerous' near-miss, while The Race focuses on teams rejecting Hamilton's idea. F1i highlights Hamilton blaming rules. The official FIA documents establish the reprimand and summons, which the coverage does not.

Recommended first read: The Race provides the most complete analysis, covering the incident, Hamilton's proposal, and the teams' rejection, with a clear image and no paywall.

FIA documents

Lewis Hamilton receives a driving reprimand for impeding Liam Lawson during Free Practice 2 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton is summoned to the stewards for allegedly impeding Liam Lawson in turn 19.

Liam Lawson is summoned to the stewards regarding an alleged impeding incident involving Lewis Hamilton in Turn 19.

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