Hamilton Criticizes FIA for Lack of Transparency Over Mexico Penalties
The seven-time world champion expressed frustration after receiving a 10-second penalty for cutting across the grass at Turn 4, shortly after rival Max Verstappen went wide at Turn 2 without any punishment.
Hamilton claimed the inconsistent enforcement of rules is impacting race results and careers.
Concerns About Transparency and Accountability
“Not particularly, there isn’t any clarity,” Hamilton said when asked if he had received any explanation from the FIA ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. “I think that’s probably part of the big issue of transparency and accountability, and also the secrecy of decisions made in the background.
It’s something that definitely needs to be tackled. That’s probably something that needs to be done in the background, I would imagine.”
Impact on Careers and Championships
“I don’t know if they’re aware of the weight of their decisions,” Hamilton added. “They ultimately steer careers – and can decide results of championships, as you’ve seen in the past. So some work needs to be done there I’m sure.”
This statement highlights the significant influence stewards' decisions have beyond individual races, affecting entire careers and championship outcomes.
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