Decision Car 44 Allegedly Failing To Comply With A Red Flag
Singapore Grand Prix · 2025 · 4 October 2025 · Doc 26
- Driver
- Lewis Hamilton
- Team
- Scuderia Ferrari HP
- Session
- Practice 3
2025 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
03 - 05 October 2025
From The Stewards
To The Team Manager,
Scuderia Ferrari HP Document 26 Date 04 October 2025 Time 20:30
The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 24) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine the following:
No / Driver 44 - Lewis Hamilton Competitor Scuderia Ferrari HP Time 17:46 Session Practice 3 Fact Allegedly failing to comply with a red flag. Infringement Alleged breach of Appendix H, Article 2.5.4.1 b) of the International Sporting Code and Article 37.6 a) 2025 FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Decision No further action. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 44 (Lewis Hamilton), team representative and reviewed positioning/video, timing, telemetry, team radio and in-car video evidence. During the red flag period following the incident involving Car 30 (LAW), HAM appeared to be travelling at a notably high speed. However, analysis of the telemetry data showed that between the display of the red flag and the entry to the pit lane, HAM remained above the required minimum time as stipulated by Article 37.6a of the 2025 FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations. Regarding the pit lane entry, the car's speed was marginally higher than that of other cars in comparable situations, but the driver maintained full car control at all times and did not drive in a manner that could be considered unsafe.
While the Stewards consider that a greater reduction of speed would have been desirable under the circumstances, it is concluded that there is no evidence of a breach of the applicable regulations.
Competitors are reminded that they have the right to appeal certain decisions of the Stewards, in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code and Chapter 4 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time limits.
Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.