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Masi explains why he changed his mind about Hamilton penalty

The fact that Max Verstappen was allowed to start the Austrian Grand Prix from second place last Sunday was ultimately justice. But the way in which the grid penalty for Lewis Hamilton came about can be called downright clumsy. Race leader Michael Masi explains what happened. Lewis Hamilton did something wrong in both his fast laps during the third part of qualifying on Saturday. In his first lap he came too far off the track and in his second lap he ignored yellow flags. The FIA did nothing at first, but says that (in the case of the yellow flag) additional evidence only became known later. Read more Brundle doesn't blame Hamilton much: 'And Albon is a racer' 360-degree video was the...
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