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FIA confirm Lewis Hamilton investigation after FP2 incident

The FIA has confirmed it has opened an investigation into Lewis Hamilton following an incident in FP2 at the F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 10:41 AM
FIA confirm Lewis Hamilton investigation after FP2 incident
Key Things to Know
  • The FIA has launched an investigation into Lewis Hamilton following an FP2 incident.
  • Hamilton appeared to impede Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto during a cooldown lap.
  • Bortoleto was forced onto the curb to avoid contact and was summoned to the stewards.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The FIA has confirmed an investigation into Lewis Hamilton after an incident during second practice. Hamilton appeared to block Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto while on a cooldown lap, forcing Bortoleto to take avoiding action and ride the curb before passing on the inside.

Bortoleto expressed frustration over team radio and was subsequently summoned to the stewards to provide evidence. Hamilton told his Ferrari team over the radio that an issue with his right mirror had compromised his visibility prior to the encounter.

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