F1 drivers meet FIA over controversial Leclerc crashes at Belgian GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
As the Formula 1 grid gathers for the Hungarian Grand Prix, drivers will meet with the FIA to address stewarding decisions from the Belgian Grand Prix. The meeting follows conflicting rulings on collisions involving Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at Les Combes. Hamilton received a five-second penalty for his crash with George Russell, while Leclerc was cleared after similar contact with Oscar Piastri. This discrepancy has raised concerns among drivers about the consistency of stewarding and the application of defensive driving rules. The outcome of this meeting could influence future decision-making in the championship.
- •F1 drivers to meet FIA on July 23 in Hungary
- •Hamilton penalized for incident with Russell
- •Leclerc not penalized for crash with Piastri
- •Discrepancies in rulings raise safety concerns
- •Steering consistency crucial for upcoming races
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — F1 Grid to Confront FIA Stewards Over Leclerc Crash and Driving Standards
"The dust from the Belgian Grand Prix has barely settled, but the controversies surrounding the FIA’s stewarding decisions at Spa-Francorchamps are threatening to boil over. As the Formula 1 paddock reconvenes for the Hungarian Grand Prix, the grid is demanding…
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