Why Was Hamilton Penalised in Sochi?

Hamilton stands by the decision not to switch to slicks sooner because it was too big a risk in his position but said he had since discovered the car repairs had a knock-on effect that left his tyre temperatures significantly lower than team-mate Valtteri Bottas's, hence his lack of performance on his sole lap on ...

Why was Hamilton given penalty Sochi?

Hamilton received a pair of five-second time penalties at Sochi for conducting out-of-position practice starts prior to the grand prix, when he went past the designated area at the pitlane exit and stopped at the pit exit road on the right-hand side.

What did Lewis Hamilton do wrong in Sochi?

Lewis Hamilton took full responsibility for the mistake that put him on the back foot in qualifying at the Russian Grand Prix and saw a provisional pole position turn into fourth on the grid. ... As he returned to the pits to make that change, Hamilton slid into the wall and damaged the front wing of his car.