Lewis Hamilton was reprimanded for impeding Liam Lawson during FP2 at the Azerbaijan GP, reigniting concerns about speed disparities in Turns 16-19 due to energy harvesting. Hamilton, on an out-lap, lost power before Turn 18 as software-restricted electrical boost delayed full deployment, creating a 60-80 km/h difference with Lawson's flying lap. Lawson called the move 'so f** dangerous,' though both agreed systemic issues, not individual fault, were to blame.

Race director Rui Marques issued guidelines mandating out-lap cars stay on the extreme left from Turn 16 exit to Turn 18 entry to avoid impeding flying laps. Hamilton admitted he failed to follow this instruction but argued for better solutions, such as earlier access to full power. The incident underscores ongoing safety challenges in managing mixed-speed traffic under current F1 energy regulations, with drivers calling for changes before Turn 16 to prevent recurrence.