Hamilton Demoted in Singapore Grand Prix results Following Post-Race Penalty
Singapore – Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes has been officially demoted in the final results of the Singapore Grand Prix, held on September 15, 2024, after receiving a five-second time penalty for violating track limits during the race. The penalty drops Hamilton from an initial finishing position of fifth to seventh, altering the points standings for both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships.
The decision, announced by the FIA stewards following the race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, impacts not only Hamilton’s championship pursuit but also reshuffles the finishing order for several teams. Carlos Sainz Jr. of Ferrari secured the race win, followed by Lando Norris of McLaren and Charles Leclerc, also of Ferrari. The penalty underscores the stringent enforcement of track limit regulations,a recurring point of contention in Formula 1 racing,and highlights the potential for post-race adjustments to impact final outcomes.
According to the official race results, several drivers completed 61 laps, one lap down from the race winner. These included Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull Racing) in 12th, Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) in 13th, Alexander Albon (Williams) in 14th, Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) in 15th, Franco Colapinto (Alpine) in 16th, Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber) in 17th, esteban Ocon (Haas) in 18th, Pierre Gasly (Alpine) in 19th, and Nico Hulkenberg (kick Sauber) in 20th. All of these drivers finished with zero points awarded.
The FIA stated the infringement occurred during a critical phase of the race, necessitating the request of the penalty to maintain the integrity of the competition. Further details regarding the specific track limit breach were included in the stewards’ official report. The revised standings will be reflected in the official Formula 1 championship tables.
