In an unexpected turn that has shaken the Paddock of Formula 1, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) has announced a severe punishment against Lewis Hamilton after discovering new evidence related to an incident in the Monaco 2025 Grand Prix. The decision, communicated just a few minutes ago, has generated a stir among fans and experts, who did not expect an additional sanction for the seven -time world champion. This new chapter in Monaco adds more drama to a season already loaded with emotions.
During the classification of the Monaco GP, Hamilton was penalized with three positions on the grill for obstructing Max Verstappen in Q2. The British, in his first season with Ferrari, blocked the Red Bull pilot in the third sector of the Monegasco layout, a circuit where traffic is a constant challenge. According to the official statement of the FIA (Document 32), Hamilton breached article 37.5 of the Sports Regulation of Formula 1 to “allegedly obstructing to the number 1 car in curve 3 at 16:15”. This initial sanction relegated Hamilton to the seventh position, benefiting Fernando Alonso, who ascended to sixth place.
However, the new evidence presented today points to a deeper analysis of the incident. Although the specific details have not yet been made public, sources close to the FIA suggest that these are telemetry and radio communications data that could indicate a deliberate action or a more serious error by the Ferrari team. This finding has led FIA to impose an additional penalty, whose exact nature is generating speculation.
The sanction has unleashed a wave of reactions. Max Verstappen, who initially minimized Hamilton’s guilt, attributing the incident to a communication error of the Ferrari team, expressed his frustration after the classification: “It is not pleasant when a car blocks you at high speed.” Despite this, the Dutch said that he had already spoken with Hamilton and that he did not consider him directly responsible. However, with this new sanction, tensions between Red Bull and Ferrari could intensify.
For his part, Hamilton, visibly disappointed after finishing fifth in Monaco, commented that the race was already committed to the initial penalty: “Leaving seventh in Monaco is a sentence. It is difficult to invent something to overcome in a circuit like this.” The new sanction could mean an economic fine, loss of points in the championship or even a suspension for the next race, which would be a hard blow for Ferrari in its fight for the title of builders.
The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix had already been an event full of controversies. Lando Norris took the pole position with record time below 70 seconds, while Charles Leclerc, Hamilton’s partner in Ferrari, could not capitalize on his domain in free practices. The race was marked by conservative strategies due to the difficulty of advancing in Monaco, and the initial sanction to Hamilton had already limited its possibilities. This new penalty could have consequences beyond sports, affecting the morale of the team and the relationship between Hamilton and his career engineer, Riccardo Adami, after some tense exchanges by radio.
Fans on social networks are divided. Some defend Hamilton, arguing that the FIA is being too strict, while others believe that the rules must be applied rigorously to guarantee security and equity. On platforms such as Facebook, publications related to Formula 1 often generate great interaction, especially when they involve such charismatic figures as Hamilton. This new punishment will undoubtedly feed debates and shared in the next few hours.
With the Spanish Grand Prix around the corner, Ferrari needs to regroup. Hamilton’s arrival to the Italian team generated enormous expectations, but incidents like this, added to an accident at the casino ascent during free practices, have tarnished their debut. Frederic Vasseur, Chief of Ferrari, has denied rumors of internal frictions, but the pressure is increasing.
Formula 1 remains an unpredictable show, and this new chapter in Monaco demonstrates it. Can Hamilton overcome this setback and demonstrate his worth with Ferrari? The eyes of the world of motoring are placed on it. Share your opinion in the comments and join the conversation about the future of F1.
