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Decision - Hamilton - Failing to Maintain Distance Behind the Safety Car

Published

An official FIA stewards' document from the 2025 Australian Grand Prix. The stewards took no further action.

OutcomeNo penalty is applied - safety-car infringement

Driver
Hamilton · 3/12 penalty points (rolling 12 months)
What happened
The driver of Hamilton failed to maintain a 10 car-length distance behind the Safety Car.
Regulation cited
Art. 55.7
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