Lewis Hamilton has been summoned to the Stewards after his close call with Logan Sargeant during FP2.
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has been summoned to the FIA stewards following an incident during the second free practice session in Saudi Arabia. The Mercedes star was involved in a close call with Williams’ Logan Sargeant, prompting an official review.
Key Takeaways:
Lewis Hamilton has been called to meet with the FIA stewards at 9:30pm local time (6:30pm GMT) to discuss an on-track incident involving Williams driver Logan Sargeant.
The incident in question saw Sargeant forced to take evasive action to avoid colliding with Hamilton’s slower-moving Mercedes.
Both drivers will provide their perspectives to the stewards, with Sargeant having already expressed his frustration over the team radio during the incident.
Lewis Hamilton found himself in the midst of a contentious situation that has since necessitated a formal review by the FIA stewards. Sargeant, the American driver for Williams, was on a flying lap when he encountered a slower Hamilton on the track. The ensuing moment forced Sargeant to make a swift manoeuvre to avoid a potential crash.