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FIA blasted for singling out Lewis Hamilton

The decision by the FIA to revisit Lewis Hamilton's Qatar Grand Prix infringement, where he walked across the live track, has ignited a significant debate within the motorsport community.  The seven-time champion received a 50,000 fine, with 25,000 suspended, and a non-driving reprimand after his first corner collision with Mercedes teammate George Russell at the Lusail International Circuit.  The FIA's statement a week later, announcing the reexamination, cited Hamilton's 'role model status' as a determining factor, prompting concerns over the potential consequences. Critics, including pundit and sportscar driver Alex Brundle, found the wording of the FIA's statement...
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