Lewis Hamilton Blames Computer Glitch for Monaco GP Penalty Drama
In a shocking turn of events at the Monaco Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton found himself in hot water after impeding Max Verstappen during a crucial lap. Despite Hamilton’s explanation that a “computer glitch” was to blame for the confusion, the FIA stewards decided to penalize him with a three-place grid penalty, pushing him to start the race from P7.
Verstappen’s push lap was disrupted when he encountered a slow-moving Hamilton at Massenet. The stewards noted that Hamilton had moved into Verstappen’s racing line, causing the Red Bull driver to abandon his lap. The confusion escalated due to miscommunication over the Ferrari team radio between Hamilton and his race engineer, leading to the unfortunate incident.
Speaking to the media, Hamilton revealed that a technology malfunction was responsible for the mishap, stating, “Basically, there was some sort of issue with the computer screen. So, it said that Max was on the lap, and then it disappeared, and said he wasn’t. So that was the information they gave me.”
Despite the setback, Hamilton expressed optimism about his progress as a Ferrari driver, citing a positive performance in the previous race in Imola. He acknowledged the challenges but emphasized feeling more comfortable with the car at Monaco, even after a crash in FP3.
Meanwhile, Hamilton’s teammate, Charles Leclerc, was in the mix for pole position until Lando Norris snatched it away at the last moment. Reflecting on his learning curve with the new team, Hamilton praised Leclerc’s familiarity with the car and track, highlighting the differences in their experiences.
As the Monaco Grand Prix unfolds, the drama surrounding Hamilton’s penalty and Ferrari’s performance adds an extra layer of intrigue to an already intense race weekend. Fans are eager to see how Hamilton navigates his way through the grid and if he can overcome the obstacles to secure a strong finish.
