Lewis Hamilton received a grid penalty after blocking Oscar Piastri during qualifying, dropping him from second to fifth, while Charles Leclerc moves to the front row.
Hamilton blocked Oscar Piastri during qualifying (Image Source: X/@ScuderiaFerrari)
Jul 25, 2026
11:47 pm
What's the storyLewis Hamilton has been demoted from second to fifth place on the starting grid of the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix.
The penalty comes after he was found guilty of blocking McLaren's Oscar Piastri during the qualifying session.
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