Hamilton summoned to the stewards for track limit breach

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Lewis Hamilton headed to the stewards' office after clocking in P2 in the opening practice session in Mexico City to answer to an alleged transgression of track limits in FP1.

Early in the session, the Mercedes driver drove straight on at the he Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez's first corner, running across the grass before rejoining the track.

However, the Briton ignored a bollard pinned on the left-hand side of the track and around which he should have gone as required by the sporting rules.

2021 Mexico City GP Free Practice 1 - Results

"Any driver who leaves the track on the left-hand side between Turns 1 and 2, or who passes to the left of the bollard on the apex of Turn 2, must re-join the track by driving to the left-hand side of the bollard at Turn 3," clearly stated a note from the event's race director.

Given that the transgression occurred in free practice and did not put anyone in harm's way, it's likely Hamilton will be let off the hook by the stewards with a mere reprimand.

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Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.