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Topics: Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Formula 1
Ryan Smart
Lewis Hamilton has been placed under investigation by the stewards after an infringement before the Dutch Grand Prix.
Hamilton qualified in seventh place at Zandvoort, one place behind team-mate Charles Leclerc.
On his way to the grid for his reconnaissance lap, however, the Brit has been noted for allegedly failing to slow under yellow flags.
The incident will be investigated after the race, meaning Hamilton will not be facing any sort of sanction during the race itself.
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Any offence of failing to slow for yellow flags during the Grand Prix normally results in a penalty, though it is unclear whether the severity of any punishment will be different given that it took place before the race began.
Italian journalist Giuliano Duchessa reports that the investigation specifically relates to an incident near the pit entry as Hamilton was driving to the grid.
However, the FIA are yet to provide official confirmation on the exact nature of Hamilton's alleged offence.
The seven-time champion maintained seventh position at the beginning of the Grand Prix, with team-mate Leclerc passing Hamilton's former Mercedes team-mate George Russell for fifth place.
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But the Ferraris became stuck in a holding pattern at that point until the first pit stop, with Leclerc unable to get close enough to overtake Racing Bulls' Isack Hadjar for fourth.
Hamilton, meanwhile, spent the first 21 laps behind Russell but closed in on him as the anticipated light rain shower began to get heavier at Zandvoort.
However, any potential penalty then paled into insignificance for Hamilton after he hit the wall heading out of the turn three banking.
In slippery conditions, the Brit lost control of his Ferrari before sliding into the barrier, causing terminal damage to his right front tyre and forcing him to retire from the Grand Prix.
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