Albon punted off by Hamilton in Austrian GP - What Happened? Did Lewis deserve a penalty?

Summary by Krater

An analysis of the collision between Lewis Hamilton and Alexander Albon at turn four of the Red Bull Ring, explaining why the five-second penalty divided fans and how Albon's soft tires and Mercedes' car limitations contributed to the incident.

From the video

Answers: Was Lewis Hamilton's penalty for colliding with Alexander Albon at the Red Bull Ring justified?

• F1 collision analysis
• Lewis Hamilton Albon penalty
• Red Bull Ring turn four
• F1 tire compounds
• Racing incidents

What it concludes

• A five-second penalty for Lewis Hamilton was a defensible decision since Albon was ahead on the outside and Hamilton drifted wide into him.
• Albon's fresh soft tires and Mercedes' vibration-constrained car line made Albon significantly faster through the corner.
• Hamilton's judgment error in not leaving room cost Albon a potential race win, though racing incidents at turn four remain heavily debated.