New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Ferrari's preparations for the Formula 1 Grand Prix qualifying have been marked by a mix of relief and challenges. Lewis Hamilton escaped a penalty for a red-flag infringement following Liam Lawson's dramatic crash in Free Practice 3 (FP3), but the team continues to grapple with mid-field pace and a costly pit-lane incident.

In FP3, a high-speed crash by RB driver Liam Lawson triggered a red flag, stopping the session to ensure safety. The stewards investigated Lewis Hamilton for allegedly failing to slow down enough while navigating Turns 16 and 17, the final chicane, after the red flag was deployed.

According to Article 33.4 of the FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations, drivers must significantly reduce speed and be ...