Lewis Hamilton faces stewards over impeding Liam Lawson at Azerbaijan GP
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Lewis Hamilton has been summoned to the Formula 1 stewards after an incident during second practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 24, 2026. Hamilton allegedly impeded Liam Lawson, who was on a fast lap, as the Ferrari driver was harvesting energy in the final sector. Lawson complained about the dangerous situation to his team immediately after the incident. The stewards’ meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM local time, and a penalty for Hamilton could potentially result in a grid drop, according to FIA regulations.
- •Hamilton's summoning relates to an alleged breach of F1 regulations.
- •Lawson was forced into avoidant action during his hot lap.
- •The incident occurred at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 24, 2026.
- •Stewards' meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM local time.
- •Potential penalties could impact Hamilton's grid position.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton summoned to F1 stewards after Azerbaijan GP incident
- 1:45 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton summoned to F1 stewards after Azerbaijan GP incident
"Lewis Hamilton has been summoned to the Formula 1 stewards after allegedly impeding Liam Lawson during second practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver was caught harvesting energy through the final sector in Baku on Friday, whereas Lawson was on a hot lap aboard his Racing Bulls. It meant the Kiwi closed quickly and was forced into avoidant action at the penultimate corner ...Keep reading
"The Ferrari driver was going slowly through the final sector and allegedly impeded Liam Lawson
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 1:45 PMLewis Hamilton summoned to F1 stewards after Azerbaijan GP incident
The Ferrari driver was going slowly through the final sector and allegedly impeded Liam Lawson
- Motorsport.comSep 24, 2026, 1:45 PMLewis Hamilton summoned to F1 stewards after Azerbaijan GP incident
Lewis Hamilton has been summoned to the Formula 1 stewards after allegedly impeding Liam Lawson during second practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver was caught harvesting energy through the final sector in Baku on Friday, whereas Lawson was on a hot lap aboard his Racing Bulls. It meant the Kiwi closed quickly and was forced into avoidant action at the penultimate corner ...Keep reading
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