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Hamilton investigation, Azerbaijan GP 2022no further action for driving too slowly

OutcomeNo further action

← This resolved the original summons

Decision · Published

Driver
Hamilton · 1/12 penalty points (rolling 12 months)
What happened
Allegedly driving unnecessarily slowly during Qualifying.
Offence
Driving unnecessarily slowly - every ruling & the going rate →
Going rate across 14 rulings in 2022: No action ×8 · Warning ×4 · Reprimand ×2
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards heard from the driver of Hamilton (Lewis Hamilton), the driver of Norris (Lando Norris) and the team representatives, and examined video, radio communication and GPS evidence. The driver, in evidence, stated that he did slow down in order to endeavour to be passed by Norris, to achieve a “tow” on his fast lap, however Norris obviously had the same intent and decided not to pass him… full reasoning ↗
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