Lewis Hamilton Wins Canadian Grand Prix After Sebastian Vettel Penalty
A Controversial Race in Montreal
The 2019 Canadian Grand Prix was a race of drama and controversy. Sebastian Vettel crossed the line first, but a five-second time penalty for a safety car infringement dropped him to second place, handing the victory to Lewis Hamilton. It was Hamilton's seventh win at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, a record for the most wins at the track by any driver.
Vettel's Masterclass in Qualifying
Vettel had been in dominant form all weekend, setting the pace in every practice session. He continued his impressive form in qualifying, taking pole position by over half a second from Hamilton. It was Vettel's first pole position of the season, and his first at the Canadian Grand Prix since 2013.
Hamilton's Clinical Drive
Hamilton made a good start from second place, but Vettel was able to keep him at bay. The two drivers traded fastest laps for the first few laps, but Hamilton was unable to close the gap to Vettel. However, Hamilton stayed in touch with Vettel, and when the safety car was deployed on lap 47, he saw his chance.
A Controversial Penalty
When the safety car came out, Vettel and Hamilton were running first and second. Vettel pulled away from Hamilton, but he was adjudged to have exceeded the restart speed limit. The stewards handed him a five-second time penalty, which dropped him to second place behind Hamilton.
The penalty was controversial, with many people believing that it was harsh. However, the stewards ruled that Vettel had clearly exceeded the speed limit, and the penalty stood. Hamilton was declared the winner, much to the disappointment of Vettel and his fans.
Vettel's Frustration
Vettel was understandably frustrated by the penalty. He felt that he had driven a clean race and that he had not deserved to be penalized. He also expressed his frustration with the stewards, saying that they had made a mistake.
Despite his disappointment, Vettel said that he would not let the penalty get him down. He said that he would learn from his mistake and come back stronger.
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