LEWIS HAMILTON SLAMS MEXICO GP PENALTY: “PRETTY NUTS”
Lewis Hamilton didn’t hold back after the Mexico Grand Prix, calling his 10-second penalty “pretty nuts” and openly questioning Formula 1’s stewarding consistency. The seven-time world champion, who has faced his share of tough calls over the years, dropped to eighth after the time penalty — a frustrating outcome after a strong start and a fierce early battle with Max Verstappen. “I had a great start, and we were braking into Turn 1,” Lewis said after the race. “I navigated through 1, 2, and 3 and didn’t go off track. Others cut it, held position, and didn’t get penalties. It’s pretty nuts.” His words echoed what many fans were already saying online — that the rules often seem to shift depending on who’s involved. A Question Of Consistency In F1 Stewarding Lewis wasn’t just frustrated for himself — he was speaking to a larger issue that’s been simmering in Formula 1 for years: the lack of consistency in stewarding. When asked if the decision had been explained to him, his reply was sha...