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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

Lewis Hamilton discovers penalty fate after close call with Ferrari F1 mechanic in Belgium

Lewis Hamilton escaped a sporting penalty after colliding with his mechanic - (AP)

Lewis Hamilton has avoided a post-race penalty after a close call with a Ferrari mechanic during a pit-stop at the Belgian Grand Prix.

The seven-time world champion endured a frustrating day at Spa-Francorchamps as he was handed a five-second penalty early on for a collision with George Russell, who spun out on the first lap.

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