Why Lewis Hamilton has to start behind Max Verstappen on the Hungarian GP grid

Following the qualifying session for the 2026 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, two top drivers were under investigation. It quickly became clear from the footage that Lewis Hamilton (second in Q3) would face a three-place grid penalty, the standard sanction for obvious obstruction of another driver.<br>As for Kimi Antonelli (fourth in Q3), in the absence of clearer evidence, it was necessary to ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/why-lewis-hamilton-has-to-start-behind-max-verstappen-on-the-hungarian-gp-grid/10842018/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>