Hamilton avoids FIA action
Lewis Hamilton will not be penalised by the FIA after his alleged role in an accident involving Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel in last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Hamilton was under investigation for his possible role in the crash, which took place on lap 45 of the 67-lap race.
Vettel’s team Toro Rosso had requested that the matter be re-examined due to the appearance of new footage after the German was penalised 10 places on the starting grid for this Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix .
The new video, which was filmed by a fan in the grandstand at the Fuji Speedway and appeared on YouTube, appeared to show the McLaren driver pulling over to the right-hand side of the track and braking sharply, causing Webber to also slow unexpectedly and catch Vettel off guard, causing him to drive into the back of the Australian.
However, the stewards have subsequently cleared Hamilton of any blame, while also reducing Vettel’s penalty to a reprimand.
