Overview

• Hamilton reported a sudden front-brake failure in the closing laps, with sparks visible and radio messages of having no brakes.
• He left the circuit multiple times as he nursed the car, accruing four track-limits breaches on the final lap that triggered a five-second penalty.
• The FIA reviewed positioning data, broadcast and in-car video, and team radio under Article 33.3 before applying the standard sanction.
• Ferrari and Hamilton did not contest the decision, though Hamilton queried on radio whether the situation qualified as force majeure.
• Alonso finished just 0.4s behind on the road and was elevated to P7 after the ruling, having questioned the safety of continuing with failed brakes over team radio.