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Hamilton Gets New FIA Penalty in Malaysia

As if things weren't bad enough, Lewis Hamilton has just received a new penalty in Malaysia. The British driver exceeded the maximum speed on the pitlane by 5.3 km/h during the practice session, GMM news agency reported today. The FIA handed Hamilton an 1,200 euros penalty, the source added.

A thing worth mentioning is that decisions taken by stewards were usually signed by Dave Ryan, McLaren's sporting director, but, following his departure from the circuit on early Friday, the papers were signed by Peter Vale. Recent reports are claiming that McLaren has sacked Dave Ryan after the Australian incident that attract Hamilton's exclusion from the GP results.

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh confirmed the news for formula1.com, saying that the way Ryan discussed with stewards had "serious repercussions for the team".

“In my 20-odd years working for McLaren, I doubt if I’ve met a more dedicated individual than Davey,” he stated.. “He's been an integral part of McLaren since 1974 and has played a crucial role in the team’s many world championship successes since that time.

“However, his role in the events of last Sunday, particularly his dealings with the FIA stewards, has caused serious repercussions for the team, for which we apologise. Therefore, I suspended him this morning and he has accepted this.”

In a press statement on Thursday, the FIA clearly stated that McLaren has instructed Lewis Hamilton to let Trulli pass, and even published the transcript of the radio transmission between the British driver and his team. Furthermore, Hamilton confirmed this just after the race, during some interviews for the media.

For the full conversation between Hamilton and his team that attracted the disqualification of the British rider, check out this link.
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