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Lewis Hamilton

Was Lewis Hamilton's 10-second time penalty too harsh?

Lewis Hamilton's penalty in Mexico is the subject of the latest RacingNews365 poll.

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Lewis Hamilton looked on course to finally break his Ferrari podium drought in Mexico City, until receiving a 10-second time penalty. 

Running third and under pressure from Max Verstappen, the Dutchman barged into Hamilton at Turn 1, cut the grass at Turns 2 and 3, and then did not cede position at Turn 4.

Instead, Verstappen slowed down in the braking zone, but not enough to give Hamilton a proper line into the corner, forcing him into the run-off after a lock-up, emerging well ahead after the off.

However, crucially, he did not fall back to 'lose' the advantage he had gained, and the stewards awarded him a 10-second penalty, which all but ruined his race, coming home eighth. 

But what do you think about Hamilton's penalty? Was it fair?

Let us know what you think by voting in the poll below and in the comments.

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