There was drama during the Canadian Grand Prix 2019 as race leader Sebastian Vettel almost collided with championship leader Lewis Hamilton. Vettel was seriously struggling with poor brakes when he suddenly went wide across the grass.
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Lewis Hamilton attempted to pass the recovering Ferrari but found himself cut off by the German and almost forced into the wall. Needless to say, Hamilton was unimpressed and radioed his team to complain. Following an FIA investigation, Vettel was slapped with a 5-second time penalty. A number of fans, and Vettel himself were extremely unhappy about it.
Sebastian Vettel would later cross the finish line first, but in reality, Lewis Hamilton won the race. Fortunately, Vettel was able to keep 2nd as teammate, Charles LeClerc was too far behind
The scene was almost reminiscent of the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix, when Sebastian Vettel slid wide from the lead, to allow Jenson Button to snatch a last gasp win. The only difference was that the heavens stayed dry for the 2019 edition.
As a result of the penalty, a number of fans vented their frustration on social media.
Lewis. Seb. 30 laps. Less than a second.
WATCH: How close was this?! 😲😲 Sebastian Vettel almost collides into Lewis Hamilton after running wide at the chicane! The stewards are investigating the incident. Does Vettel deserve a penalty?
Vettel got a 5s time penalty. FUCK THAT
It seems @F1 stewards just killed the sport.... race robbery happening there! Or they just want sissy racing? Wow just wow it seems the stewards are @MercedesAMGF1 fans.... @ScuderiaFerrari should retire the car in protest.... rigged race #f1 #f1stewardsaremercedesfans
Hey Vettel fans, its happening again. Team Lewis, we can start celebrating now. Ferrari can buy a win this year. #CanadianGP #F1
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FORMULA MERCEDES STRIKE AGAIN!!!!!!
Give the tittle to your favourite driver Lewis Hamilton
As someone who started watching F1 in the 70s this has sickened me. I think it’s disgraceful. I feel like I’m done with this sport.
Not a Vettel or Hamilton fan, but hope Seb crosses the finish line 5.001 secs ahead of Lewis #F1 #CanadianGP
Bullshit decision. #VETTEL is stolen from a victory #CanadianGP #F1
@F1 @fia @CroftyF1 #CanadianGP 5seconds what a joke
Enough is enough @F1 with these BS penalties!!! Vettel did no wrong. 40 year fan is almost done with this #letthemrace #F1sucksnow
To all the Dutch F1 tokkies calling FIA the “Ferrari International Assistance” never ever dare to say that again after this race. Bye.
Not my decision for the penaly but i do think he entered the track dangerously and the stewards seem to agree