Lewis Hamilton has avoided a post-race penalty at the British Grand Prix, with the Ferrari driver keeping his podium finish. The seven-time world champion crossed the line in third place, behind George Russell and winner Charles Leclerc.
How the race unfolded
Hamilton was on course for second place but pitted under the safety car brought out by Max Verstappen's late crash. Ferrari were clearly expecting the race to resume before the final lap, but the safety car remained on track until the very end. It saw Hamilton come home in third, but it quickly became apparent that he was being investigated for a potential yellow flag infringement.
Stewards' decision
He was ordered to visit the stewards after the podium celebrations but has been spared a costly penalty. The stewards determined that no further action was necessary, allowing Hamilton to retain his third-place result.
According to reports, the investigation centered on whether Hamilton had failed to slow sufficiently under yellow flags during the safety car period. However, after reviewing telemetry and onboard footage, the stewards concluded that Hamilton had complied with the regulations.
Impact on the championship
The decision means Hamilton maintains his podium finish at Silverstone, adding valuable points to his championship tally. The result also keeps Ferrari's momentum strong, with Leclerc taking the win and Hamilton contributing to a strong team performance.
