{"id":2034645,"date":"2026-07-09T08:39:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T05:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2034645"},"modified":"2026-07-09T08:39:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T05:39:07","slug":"lewis-hamilton-expects-mercedes-drivers-to-be-hit-with-f1-penalties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2034645","title":{"rendered":"Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes drivers to be hit with F1 penalties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423436_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes drivers to be hit with F1 penalties<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Lewis Hamilton expects the Mercedes pair to get penalties before the end of the 2026 F1 season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-09T09:39:07+01:00\">09 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423436_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423436_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423436_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423436_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423436_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423436_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423436_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423436_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423436_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Hamilton was beaten to victory in the Silverstone sprint by Antonelli<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Lewis Hamilton is expecting Mercedes drivers George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli to be hit with grid penalties for exceeding their engine allocation during the 2026 Formula 1 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While praising Ferrari\u2019s impressive reliability, seven-time world champion Hamilton highlighted the issues Mercedes has faced, particularly on the power unit side.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Russell retired from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix with a battery-related failure, before Antonelli dropped out of second place in Barcelona with a similar problem.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Mercedes has been hit by poor reliability in 2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Reliability has been Mercedes\u2019 biggest weakness in a season it has otherwise largely dominated. In contrast, Ferrari\u2019s reliability has been strong, with Hamilton the only driver to finish every lap across the opening nine rounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cMassively impressed,\u201d Hamilton said about Ferrari\u2019s reliability. \u201cI think we came into the season knowing that we needed to level up in our processes and just how we executed on race weekends.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat&#8217;s something that we were pushing for last year. And then the team&#8217;s really, every single individual brings so much to the table and is bringing the best to the table. The guys in the garage worked so hard for the pitstops. We&#8217;ve got great pitstops.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c40cf34232b24d23417c8cb8c15770559e58a0961631197e5c15c96786632eb8\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mercedes reveal issue that disadvantaged Russell at Silverstone<\/li>\n<li>Brundle highlights valuable lesson for Antonelli after Silverstone \u2018heartbreak\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAnd then everyone back in the factory has worked so hard to bring this consistency, and that&#8217;s really what I think ultimately is going to make the difference this year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou&#8217;re seeing engines in general have had more issues this year than they normally would have, and don&#8217;t know what the situation with on the battery side of this for George and for Kimi, but at some point there must be a penalty, I would imagine, in the sense that we only have two battery cells or something like that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut it&#8217;s going to be key for us just holding onto this, maximising the points, executing to the best of our ability, even when it&#8217;s the case that we can&#8217;t win.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Hamilton finished third behind Russell in the British Grand Prix<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite Hamilton\u2019s claim, Mercedes and Ferrari has so far used the same number of internal combustion (ICE), turbochargers (TC), energy storers (ES) and control electrics (CS).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Both Ferrari drivers have used fewer exhausts but have used more motor generator unit-kinetic (MGU-K) elements.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Further woes for Antonelli during a nightmare British Grand Prix, coupled with a third-place finish for Hamilton, saw the 41-year-old Briton close to just 32 points behind the Italian teenager in the championship standings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Don&#8217;t miss the latest F1 talking points.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-field-keywords block-layout-builder\">\n<h2>Tags:<\/h2>\n<div 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In contrast, Ferrari\u2019s reliability has been strong, with Hamilton the only driver to finish every lap across the opening nine rounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cMassively impressed,\u201d Hamilton said about Ferrari\u2019s reliability. \u201cI think we came into the season knowing that we needed to level up in our processes and just how we executed on race weekends.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat&#8217;s something that we were pushing for last year. And then the team&#8217;s really, every single individual brings so much to the table and is bringing the best to the table. The guys in the garage worked so hard for the pitstops. We&#8217;ve got great pitstops.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c40cf34232b24d23417c8cb8c15770559e58a0961631197e5c15c96786632eb8\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mercedes reveal issue that disadvantaged Russell at Silverstone<\/li>\n<li>Brundle highlights valuable lesson for Antonelli after Silverstone \u2018heartbreak\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAnd then everyone back in the factory has worked so hard to bring this consistency, and that&#8217;s really what I think ultimately is going to make the difference this year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou&#8217;re seeing engines in general have had more issues this year than they normally would have, and don&#8217;t know what the situation with on the battery side of this for George and for Kimi, but at some point there must be a penalty, I would imagine, in the sense that we only have two battery cells or something like that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut it&#8217;s going to be key for us just holding onto this, maximising the points, executing to the best of our ability, even when it&#8217;s the case that we can&#8217;t win.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Hamilton finished third behind Russell in the British Grand Prix<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite Hamilton\u2019s claim, Mercedes and Ferrari has so far used the same number of internal combustion (ICE), turbochargers (TC), energy storers (ES) and control electrics (CS).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Both Ferrari drivers have used fewer exhausts but have used more motor generator unit-kinetic (MGU-K) elements.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Further woes for Antonelli during a nightmare British Grand Prix, coupled with a third-place finish for Hamilton, saw the 41-year-old Briton close to just 32 points behind the Italian teenager in the championship standings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Don&#8217;t miss the latest F1 talking points.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Lewis Hamilton is expecting Mercedes drivers George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli to be hit with grid penalties for exceeding their engine allocation during the 2026 Formula 1 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While praising Ferrari\u2019s impressive reliability, seven-time world champion Hamilton highlighted the issues Mercedes has faced, particularly on the power unit side.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Russell retired from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix with a battery-related failure, before Antonelli dropped out of second place in Barcelona with a similar problem.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423270_hires_0.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Mercedes has been hit by poor reliability in 2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Reliability has been Mercedes\u2019 biggest weakness in a season it has otherwise largely dominated. In contrast, Ferrari\u2019s reliability has been strong, with Hamilton the only driver to finish every lap across the opening nine rounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cMassively impressed,\u201d Hamilton said about Ferrari\u2019s reliability. \u201cI think we came into the season knowing that we needed to level up in our processes and just how we executed on race weekends.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat&#8217;s something that we were pushing for last year. And then the team&#8217;s really, every single individual brings so much to the table and is bringing the best to the table. The guys in the garage worked so hard for the pitstops. We&#8217;ve got great pitstops.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c40cf34232b24d23417c8cb8c15770559e58a0961631197e5c15c96786632eb8\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mercedes reveal issue that disadvantaged Russell at Silverstone<\/li>\n<li>Brundle highlights valuable lesson for Antonelli after Silverstone \u2018heartbreak\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAnd then everyone back in the factory has worked so hard to bring this consistency, and that&#8217;s really what I think ultimately is going to make the difference this year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou&#8217;re seeing engines in general have had more issues this year than they normally would have, and don&#8217;t know what the situation with on the battery side of this for George and for Kimi, but at some point there must be a penalty, I would imagine, in the sense that we only have two battery cells or something like that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut it&#8217;s going to be key for us just holding onto this, maximising the points, executing to the best of our ability, even when it&#8217;s the case that we can&#8217;t win.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424410_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Hamilton finished third behind Russell in the British Grand Prix<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite Hamilton\u2019s claim, Mercedes and Ferrari has so far used the same number of internal combustion (ICE), turbochargers (TC), energy storers (ES) and control electrics (CS).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Both Ferrari drivers have used fewer exhausts but have used more motor generator unit-kinetic (MGU-K) elements.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Further woes for Antonelli during a nightmare British Grand Prix, coupled with a third-place finish for Hamilton, saw the 41-year-old Briton close to just 32 points behind the Italian teenager in the championship standings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Don&#8217;t miss the latest F1 talking points.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1100432\/1\/lewis-hamilton-expects-mercedes-drivers-be-hit-f1-penalties&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1423436_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes drivers to be hit with F1 penalties Lewis Hamilton expects the Mercedes pair to get penalties before the end of the 2026 F1 season. 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