2016 Penalty for crossing the pit entry line (5 seconds)

I think Hamilton is clearly setting precedent this weekend. First, he gets out of his car onto a live track during qualifying, putting himself and others at risk. Correct me if I'm wrong, he might have gotten an informal warning from the stewards not to do that again as there doesn't seem to be an official FIA letter on the incident. Now he leaves pit entry through the grass. Aside from the confusing pit entry rule that varies by track that makes it technically legal, the only reason the track was under SC. Entering back onto the track could have far more dangerous if others cars coming around the corner.

Honestly, Hamilton can't just go around preaching safety when it suits him and then also do things that puts others at risk. FIA needs to make the rule clear that once you have intention to enter pit road, you must commit and not cross over the white line or grass, which one could say is exceeding track limits as well.

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