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Hamilton slapped with grid drop for impeding Piastri in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying
AutosportJuly 25, 2026
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Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton has been handed a three-place grid drop for impeding McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying.Towards the end of the final Q3 shootout, Hamilton was driving slowly on the main straight while Piastri was approaching behind him on a flying lap.Unaware the Australian was approaching, Hamilton stuck to the racing line, forcing Piastri ...