Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli both received three-place grid penalties ahead of the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton was penalized for impeding Oscar Piastri during the Q3 session, while Antonelli received a penalty for a yellow-flag violation following Max Verstappen’s spin. Antonelli, who leads the Drivers’ Championship with Hamilton as his closest rival, sees his starting position affected along with Hamilton’s. Prediction markets reflect a potential advantage for Charles Leclerc, whose odds of winning have increased following the penalties imposed on the two leading contenders.
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