Lewis Hamilton learns stewards' verdict after Singapore GP investigation

Lewis Hamilton has avoided a grid penalty following an incident during third practice in Singapore. 

In the final practice session ahead of qualifying around the Marina Bay Circuit, Hamilton was placed under investigation for an alleged red flag infringement. 

A red flag was flown during the session after Liam Lawson crashed at Turn 7, an incident which Hamilton drove past slowly. 

However, after passing the stricken Racing Bulls car, the seven-time world champion sped up considerably through the final two sectors. 

He continued to enter the pit lane at full racing speed - however Hamilton was found to have remained above the minimum required time, while his pit entry was not deemed to be unsafe.

“During the red flag period following the incident involving Car 30 (LAW), HAM appeared to be travelling at a notably high speed,” read a stewards' statement.

“However, analysis of the telemetry data showed that between the display of the red flag and the entry to the pit lane, HAM remained above the required minimum time as stipulated by Article 37.6a of the 2025 FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. 

“Regarding the pit lane entry, the car’s speed was marginally higher than that of other cars in comparable situations, but the driver maintained full car control at all times and did not drive in a manner that could be considered unsafe. 

“While the Stewards consider that a greater reduction of speed would have been desirable under the circumstances, it is concluded that there is no evidence of a breach of the applicable regulations.”