Overview
- Stewards ruled Lewis Hamilton did not slow sufficiently for double‑waved yellows after Charles Leclerc’s SQ2 spin and deleted his lap but chose a reprimand over a grid drop.
- Hamilton remains 11th for the Sprint after the yellow flags ended his final run and he failed to reach the line in time for another attempt.
- Officials cited a briefly visible light panel and telemetry showing only a throttle hesitation without a clear speed reduction, calling a reprimand consistent with past cases.
- Earlier in the weekend Hamilton criticized the FIA’s lack of clarity and accountability over his Mexico City 10‑second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage.
- Ferrari continued to struggle at Interlagos, with Leclerc qualifying eighth and the SF‑25’s ride‑height and underfloor limitations blamed for weak pace.