Shocking news: Lewis Hamilton reveals new video certificate – Max Verstappen receives maximum punishment from FIA
In an unexpected and dramatic turn within the Formula 1 world, Lewis Hamilton released exclusive video certificate last night, directly from his board camera, which, according to him, shows “the truth” about an incident with Max Verstappen during the last Grand Prix. The material, which already went viral on social media within a few minutes, would contain decisive evidence that Verstappen is responsible for a dangerous maneuver on the track.
According to sources close to the Mercedes team, Hamilton personally handed over the evidence to the FIA, even before the public was shown the images. The video shows a crucial moment in round 27, where Verstappen crosses the line of Hamilton during a catch -up attempt at high speed, forcing the Brit to deviate abruptly. This led to a near-collision that, according to Hamilton, was “not only dangerous, but also disrespectful”.
The FIA responded remarkably quickly. Within a few hours after viewing the images, the motorsport federation announced that Verstappen was given the maximum punishment that is possible within the regulations: a grid penalty of 10 places for the next race, plus a serious fine. He also received two penalty points on his super license. This is one of the toughest penalties imposed on a top driver in recent years.
The decision has led to a storm of reactions. Fans of Hamilton cheer the “justice” and praise him for his guts to make the evidence public. On the other hand, Verstappen supporters feel indignant and speak of “a political decision” that would be intended to make the championship more exciting. On social media, the hashtags #justiceforlewis and #standwithmax are massively shared, which emphasizes the division within the Formula 1 community.
Hamilton himself remained remarkably calm in his reaction. “I didn’t do this to get someone down,” he said in a short explanation. “But there is a limit to what is acceptable on the track. We all drive fast, but safety must always be paramount.” Verstappen, on the other hand, announced that he was “shocked” by the punishment and announced that he would appeal against the FIA decision.
The timing of this incident is explosive, since the championship is in the decisive phase. With only four races to go and the difference between Hamilton and Verstappen in points minimal, this punishment can be crucial for the title fight of 2025.
In the coming days, much more tension promises, because both the FIA hearing and the next Grand Prix will determine whether this incident is going in history as a justified procedure or a controversial blemish for the season. One thing is certain: the Formula 1 world will talk about this for a long time.
