The Liegate scandal that unfolded in Australia during the 2009 season, although its name is not commonly heard, If you look at the inside of the situation, it is full of turmoil. It’s a race that seems to be happening.

Well, Formula 1, so to speak What happened in Liegate, the most ridiculous scandal?

This scandal largely revolves around Lewis Hamilton and Jarno Trulli.

The first lap of the race, Hamilton finishes in 13th place and Trulli in 15th, and the duo continues their rise. On the 55th lap of the race, Trulli rose to 5th place and Hamilton to 6th place. However, at the end of the race, Trulli receives a 25-second time penalty because he passes Hamilton under the safety car.

For this reason, Trulli suddenly falls to 12th place and It is announced that Lewis Hamilton finished the race in 3rd place. Trulli after the race ‘Hamilton passed me, then stopped and suddenly slowed down. “I thought he had a problem, I had no choice but to pass.” said.

Hamilton about the incident “I passed the Trulli under the yellow flags, took my place and finished third” he said.

Toyota appealed this conclusion, but was dismissed due to lack of evidence.

But after a short time New evidence had emerged through radio conversations. This new information showed that the match referees had actually been misled.

Team Hamilton, He said he had to give the position back to Trulli and Hamilton did as he was told by slowing down and retreating.

Trulli then slowed down and tried to give Hamilton the position back. It became clear that Hamilton had no longer passed him.

The two players were then called into the referee’s room and given the opportunity to change their rulings.

However, the duo did not do what was expected, did not change their statements and continued to stick to their untrue statements. In summary, Hamilton was humiliated by his teammates for this reason was disqualified from the race. Once again, his insistence on not telling the truth got him banned from racing for a year.

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