F1 News: Lewis Hamilton penalized multiple grid spots for blocking Sergio Perez

Lewis Hamilton will start the Dutch Grand Prix from 15th position after receiving a three-place grid penalty for impeding Sergio Perez during qualifying. The incident occurred at Turn 9, where Hamilton was found to have obstructed Perez's fast lap.

Race stewards examined various evidence , including video footage and team radio communications, to assess the situation. Hamilton had been informed by his team that Perez was on a quick lap as he exited Turn 8. While he initially moved off the racing line to let Perez pass, he returned to the line too soon, blocking Perez at a crucial moment in his qualifying run.

As a result of this infraction, Hamilton's penalty drops him from 12th to 15th on the grid. However, with Williams' Alex Albon also facing penalties, Hamilton could potentially start from 14th.

Here are the qualifying results before penalties were applied:

1. Lando Norris

2. Max Verstappen

3. Oscar Piastri

4. George Russell

5. Sergio Perez

6. Charles Leclerc

7. Fernando Alonso

8. Alex Albon

9. Lance Stroll

10. Pierre Gasly

11. Carlos Sainz

12. Lewis Hamilton

13. Yuki Tsunoda

14. Nico Hulkenberg

15. Kevin Magnussen

16. Daniel Ricciardo

17. Esteban Ocon

18. Valtteri Bottas

19. Zhou Guanyu

20. Logan Sargeant - No time

Hamilton's penalty adds another layer of complexity to the upcoming race, as he seeks to navigate through the field from a challenging starting position.