Hamilton Drops to Fifth Due to Penalty | F1 News

Lewis Hamilton, despite qualifying second, faces a three-place penalty, dropping him to fifth on the grid — a twist caused by new rules that prioritize penalized drivers in final standings. Kimi Antonelli, who qualified fourth, also gets a three-place penalty for yellow flag infractions — but with a lighter touch. The reshuffling means Max Verstappen jumps to fourth, while Norris takes pole. It’s a technicality, but the new system ensures penalties hold firm, no matter the chaos around them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f0f9cf6b72ed286