Hamilton cleared of impeding in Canadian GP qualifying

Lewis Hamilton was cleared of any wrongdoing by Formula One stewards after an investigation into an alleged impeding incident during qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, following a review that found no evidence of a violation. The seven time world champion had been summoned after a moment in Q1 at Turn 8 where he was suspected of delaying Pierre Gasly’s Alpine. Both drivers progressed to the next segment of qualifying.

The stewards took no further action after hearing from Hamilton, Ferrari, Gasly, and an Alpine representative. Hamilton explained that he believed Gasly was not on a push lap, a view his team confirmed they shared at the time. Gasly and Alpine agreed that the situation did not constitute unnecessary impeding. “The driver of Car 44 explained that he was under the impression that Car 10 was not on a push lap, and his team confirmed that it had the same opinion,” the stewards noted. “The driver and team representative of Car 10 stated they did not consider this to be a case of unnecessary impeding. The Stewards therefore determined to take no further action.”

Hamilton’s Saturday also included a separate stewards inquiry into a sprint race incident with Oscar...