Ferrari fined after Lewis Hamilton hits mechanic in Belgian GP pit lane incident
Ferrari has been fined €30,000 (partially suspended) after Lewis Hamilton accidentally struck a Ferrari mechanic with his car during a pit stop at the Belgian Grand Prix. The incident occurred when Hamilton was given the green light to depart, but a mechanic stepped into the path of the front right tire while adjusting a wing tool. Hamilton immediately stopped and checked on the mechanic, who was not injured. The FIA determined the driver was not at fault, attributing the error to late communication and the mechanic's failure to notice the green light. Hamilton recalled a similar incident where Kimi Raikkonen broke a mechanic's leg. Ferrari must submit a report on new safety protocols within 14 days.
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Ferrari fined after Lewis Hamilton hits mechanic in Belgian GP pit lane incident
Ferrari has been fined €30,000 (partially suspended) after Lewis Hamilton accidentally struck a Ferrari mechanic with his car during a pit stop at the Belgian Grand Prix. The incident occurred when Hamilton was given the green light to depart, but a mechanic stepped into the path of the front right tire while adjusting a wing tool. Hamilton immediately stopped and checked on the mechanic, who was not injured. The FIA determined the driver was not at fault, attributing the error to late communication and the mechanic's failure to notice the green light. Hamilton recalled a similar incident where Kimi Raikkonen broke a mechanic's leg. Ferrari must submit a report on new safety protocols within 14 days.