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Lewis Hamilton Belgian Grand Prix incident and Ferrari pit stop penalty

During the Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton finished in fourth place, securing 12 points and moving to second in the drivers' championship. The race featured a notable incident during a pit stop where Hamilton's car struck a Ferrari mechanic after a green light was prematurely signaled. While the mechanic sustained no serious injuries, the FIA stewards fined Ferrari 30,000 euros, with 10,000 euros suspended for 12 months provided no further infractions occur. Ferrari is required to submit a report on safety procedures within 14 days. Earlier in the race weekend, Hamilton also experienced an accident during the third free practice session at turn 13, causing damage to his SF-26 car. He apologized to the team for the crash, which occurred toward the end of the session. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli recorded the fastest time in FP3, followed by Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.

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