Hamilton reprimanded, maintains German GP victory

The leader of the Formula 1 championship Lewis Hamilton retained his victory in the German Grand Prix as a result of an investigation by the stewards on an incident at the outset.

Hamilton won the race on the 14th road on the grid. Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari, who was the leader of the runaway race when he slipped into the barriers.

Vettel unleashed a safety car and, with the end of the lap approaching quickly, Hamilton received a series of contradictory instructions from his Mercedes As a result, he took the road ahead. entering the pit lane, then crossed the grass and emerged on the starting straight line – a decision that finally allowed him to lead the race at the start and take the

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But Hamilton and Mercedes are called to commissioners after the conclusion of the podium ceremonies. The notice of summons alleging a potential violation of the International Sporting Code of the FIA.

Hamilton's 4.5-second victory over team-mate Valtteri Bottas meant his victory was threatened due to the possibility of a time penalty.

However, after much deliberation, the commissioners decided that the penalty would be limited to a reprimand – the first of Hamilton's season.

The explanation of the commissioners was as follows: "It was clear that there was a breach of rule – the driver clearly crosses the line separating the entrance from the track of the track [19659009] "In deciding the penalty for the offense, we have taken into account the following mitigating factors:

" (i) The pilot and the team he candidly admitted the mistake and the fact that there was confusion within the team as to whether to stay out or enter the pits and that led to the offense.

"(ii) The fact that the offense occurred (iii) At no time was there any danger to any other competitor and the change of direction was carried out in a safe manner

"Taking into account all of the above, including In the event of previous infractions to the above rule, we are of the opinion that a reprimand would be the appropriate penalty for this offense on this occasion. "

The decision means that Hamilton will take a 17-point lead over Vettel in the standings in the next race in Hungary.