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Lewis Hamilton vows to avoid penalties after summer break

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:07 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Lewis Hamilton vows to avoid penalties after summer break

Summary

Lewis Hamilton has committed to avoiding penalties when racing resumes following the summer break. The seven-time world champion expressed frustration with recent steward decisions, including a five-second penalty in Hungary for exceeding the pit lane speed limit. Hamilton acknowledged mistakes in past races and emphasized the importance of clear communication on track. He plans to focus on not giving the stewards any cause for penalties moving forward.

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Key Details

•Hamilton received several penalties in recent Grands Prix.
•He acknowledged a racing incident with George Russell at Spa.
•He plans to improve communication and awareness on track.
•Hamilton takes responsibility for impeding Oscar Piastri in Hungary.
•He aims to work hard to minimize penalties after the summer break.

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9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Hamilton vows to avoid repeated penalties: 'I'll make sure the stewards can't give me anything'

What they're saying

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Lewis Hamilton has vowed not to give the stewards any reason to penalize him after the summer break, despite being unhappy with some of their decisions in recent weeks. Over the past few Grands Prix, the seven-time world champion has been investigated by the stewards on multiple occasions and has also received several time penalties.
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