Summary
Lewis Hamilton received a five-second penalty at the Singapore Grand Prix for leaving the track without a good reason. The penalty dropped him from seventh to eighth place after the race. Hamilton explained his actions were due to brake problems, but the officials decided the reason wasn’t enough to avoid the penalty.
Key Facts
- Lewis Hamilton received a five-second penalty after the Singapore Grand Prix.
- The penalty was for leaving the track at specific turns without a justifiable reason.
- Hamilton attributed his actions to a front left brake failure.
- Due to the penalty, Hamilton's final position dropped from seventh to eighth.
- The decision came after an investigation by the FIA, the motorsport's governing body.
- Hamilton's team did not contest the penalty decision.
- Ferrari had a tough qualifying session, starting in sixth and seventh positions.
- Jenson Button commented on the pressure within the Ferrari team during the event.
