Lewis Hamilton warned, Ferrari fined for impeding at Bahrain GP practice
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 12:46 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Lewis Hamilton received a warning for impeding Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto during the Bahrain Grand Prix practice session in Malaysia on October 2. The incident, occurring halfway through the second free practice at the Sepang circuit, involved Hamilton blocking Bortoleto at Turn 9 while suffering damage to his right-hand mirror. The FIA stewards determined that Hamilton's actions constituted unnecessary impeding, issuing him a warning while Ferrari was fined €10,000 for not alerting Hamilton. Hamilton concluded the third practice session in fifth place, with Charles Leclerc leading the session ahead of other competitors. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur commented on the importance of track evolution and tire degradation ahead of the race.
- •Hamilton impeded Bortoleto during Bahrain GP practice on October 2.
- •The incident occurred at Turn 9 of the Sepang circuit.
- •Hamilton received a warning; Ferrari was fined €10,000.
- •Leclerc topped the practice session ahead of his teammates.
- •Vasseur emphasized challenges posed by track evolution and tire degradation.
- 12:46 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton warned, Ferrari fined for Bahrain GP impeding
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"Lewis Hamilton has been warned for impeding Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto in Bahrain Grand Prix practice in Malaysia, escaping with a warning as his Ferrari Formula 1 team received a €10,000 fine. Halfway through second free practice session on a sweltering Sepang circuit, Hamilton blocked Bortoleto on the entry to Turn 9 as he suffered damage to his right-hand side mirror, resulting in a scary ...Keep reading
"Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton has been warned for his latest impeding incident which saw the team cop a five-figure fine at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 12:46 PMLewis Hamilton warned, Ferrari fined for Bahrain GP impeding
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton has been warned for his latest impeding incident which saw the team cop a five-figure fine at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia
- Motorsport.comOct 2, 2026, 12:46 PMLewis Hamilton warned, Ferrari fined for Bahrain GP impeding
Lewis Hamilton has been warned for impeding Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto in Bahrain Grand Prix practice in Malaysia, escaping with a warning as his Ferrari Formula 1 team received a €10,000 fine. Halfway through second free practice session on a sweltering Sepang circuit, Hamilton blocked Bortoleto on the entry to Turn 9 as he suffered damage to his right-hand side mirror, resulting in a scary ...Keep reading
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