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Lewis Hamilton receives 5-second penalty after exceeding pit lane speed limit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:31 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Lewis Hamilton receives 5-second penalty after exceeding pit lane speed limit

Summary

Lewis Hamilton was penalized with a 5-second time penalty after the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix for exceeding the pit lane speed limit by 0.1 km/h, with telemetry confirming he reached 80.1 km/h. Following the race, Hamilton expressed frustration at race control, reiterating his past experiences with similar penalties this season. The incident continued a pattern of penalties for Hamilton, who had faced a 5-second sanction for the same margin at the Monaco Grand Prix earlier in the season. This penalty solidified Hamilton’s finishing position in fifth place, amid frustrations from his team regarding FIA decisions.

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By the Numbers

•Hamilton's pit lane speed was clocked at 80.1 km/h.
•He received a 5-second penalty for exceeding the limit.
•Hamilton criticized race control after the race concluded.
•He faced a similar penalty earlier in the season at Monaco.
•The penalty affected his finishing position in the race.

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Lewis Hamilton’s furious post-race radio message at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix makes a lot more sense now. After crossing the finish line, the seven-time world champion vented his absolute frustration with race control to the Ferrari pit wall, exclaiming:…
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