Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton will not be penalised for obstructing Williams driver Alexander Albon during last night's second free practice session ahead of the Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prix.
After practice, the judges assessed that the incident at Turn 17 was not "dangerous" enough and therefore there was no need for a warning or penalty.
In addition to Hamilton and Albon, the judges also heard team representatives, along with data obtained through video materials, telemetry and team radio.
It was found that Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, unnecessarily interfered with Albon, while the Thai driver said at the hearing that he did not consider the situation dangerous and thus changed his earlier statement.
In the second free practice session on the street track in Jeddah, the fastest time was set by Lando Norris from McLaren (1:28,267 minutes).
The third free practice session is scheduled for Saturday at 15.30:XNUMX p.m., while qualifying is three and a half hours later.
The race for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the fifth in this year's Formula 1 calendar, is scheduled for Sunday from 19.00:XNUMX.
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