Lewis Hamilton vows to avoid penalties in second half of F1 season

Lewis Hamilton said the onus is on him to steer clear of further penalties as Formula 1 moves into the crucial second half of the 2024 championship. The British Mercedes driver, currently second in the drivers’ standings and 50 points behind the leader, stressed that clean racing will be essential for his title challenge.

Hamilton noted Ferrari’s strong performance this year, describing the Italian team as Mercedes’ most consistent rival. He pledged to tighten his discipline on track after a string of infractions that have cost him points, emphasizing that every point will matter as the season resumes following the mid‑season break.