Lewis Hamilton Demoted After Impeding Oscar Piastri, Ferrari Front Row Gone

Lewis Hamilton has been handed a three-place grid penalty at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix after stewards ruled he impeded McLaren's Oscar Piastri during the Q3 session at Turn 1. The penalty is a significant blow to Ferrari, costing them what would have been a front-row starting position. The verdict was officially announced on Saturday, July 25, 2026.