The FIA carried out an inspection on Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari following qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix after taking samples from the car. The Lewis Hamilton Singapore inspection was part of routine checks after the driver showed promising pace by topping Q1 but ultimately secured sixth on the grid.
Technical Checks on Hamilton’s Ferrari After Qualifying
After qualifying, the FIA’s technical delegate conducted a detailed examination of Hamilton’s car, including collecting samples to verify compliance with regulations. Fuel samples were obtained from both Hamilton’s and George Russell’s Ferraris and analyzed using gas chromatography to ensure they met density and compositional standards.
Testing confirmed that the fuel used in both cars matched the approved specifications for competition, and any minor variations in density remained within allowed limits, confirming no rule breaches.
Additional Engine Oil Testing Confirms Compliance
In addition to fuel checks, an engine oil sample was extracted from Hamilton’s car for further analysis using FTIR spectroscopy and viscometry. The tests demonstrated that the engine oil conformed exactly with authorized reference oils, indicating full adherence to technical regulations.
As a result, Hamilton’s Ferrari passed all inspections concerning fuel and engine oil, securing his position in sixth place on the starting grid for the Singapore GP.
Despite a strong qualifying performance and passing all technical controls, Hamilton finished eighth at the Marina Bay Street Circuit due to a penalty issued post-race by the FIA.
Implications and Post-Race Developments
The inspection and subsequent penalty contribute to ongoing tensions and debates around regulatory enforcement in Formula 1. These events have influenced discussions over recent controversial incidents involving other drivers, including Lando Norris, and have led to considerations of rule adjustments ahead of future races.
With the Singapore Grand Prix spotlighting enforcement stringency, all teams and drivers are likely to face increased scrutiny moving forward, as technical compliance remains a critical aspect of competition fairness and championship outcomes.
