Ferrari accepts blame for Hamilton's grid penalty in F1 qualifying
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:27 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Ferrari has taken responsibility for Lewis Hamilton receiving a three-place grid drop during the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying on July 25, 2026. Hamilton impeded McLaren's Oscar Piastri at a critical moment, resulting in the penalty that will see him start from fifth place instead of pole. The situation arose as Hamilton misjudged Piastri's status on track, believing him to be on an in-lap rather than preparing for a push lap. The team admitted their communication was inadequate, leading to the incident. Hamilton's penalty comes after he had initially parked in a pole position that was later claimed by Piastri’s teammate, Lando Norris, after the session concluded.
- •Hamilton receives a three-place grid drop for impeding Piastri
- •Ferrari admits communication error led to the penalty
- •Hamilton believed Piastri was not on a push lap
- •He will start from fifth position instead of pole
- •Norris achieved pole position after Hamilton's fastest lap
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — "It's our mistake" Ferrari takes blame for Lewis Hamilton penalty in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying
- 5:27 PMMotorsport.com — "It's our mistake" Ferrari takes blame for Lewis Hamilton penalty in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying
"Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari team has accepted responsibility for him being hit with a three-place grid drop for the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix after accidentally blocking Oscar Piastri at the beginning of the McLaren driver's final push lap. It's a double blow for Hamilton, who parked in the number one spot in parc ferme, unaware that he had been relieved of pole position by Piastri's ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton was handed a three-place grid drop for impeding McLaren's Oscar Piastri at the end of F1 Hungarian GP qualifying
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 5:27 PM"It's our mistake" Ferrari takes blame for Lewis Hamilton penalty in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying
Lewis Hamilton was handed a three-place grid drop for impeding McLaren's Oscar Piastri at the end of F1 Hungarian GP qualifying
- Motorsport.comJul 25, 2026, 5:27 PM"It's our mistake" Ferrari takes blame for Lewis Hamilton penalty in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying
Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari team has accepted responsibility for him being hit with a three-place grid drop for the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix after accidentally blocking Oscar Piastri at the beginning of the McLaren driver's final push lap. It's a double blow for Hamilton, who parked in the number one spot in parc ferme, unaware that he had been relieved of pole position by Piastri's ...Keep reading
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