Lewis Hamilton’s bid to chase down Kimi Antontelli in the Formula One Driver’s Championship suffered a blow after a fifth-placed finish in Hungary.

The seven-time world champion had been on course for fourth, only to be hit with a late five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane. That dropped him to fifth, with teammate Charles Leclerc less than five seconds behind as they took the chequered flag after 70 laps of action at the Hungaroring.

With it his third Grand Prix in a row with a five-second penalty, the Brit revealed his thoughts as the FIA explained why he was punished.

Penalties Have Cost Hamilton Dearly This Season

Despite already surpassing his points tally for the whole of last season and sitting second in the standings going into the summer break, things could have been even better for Hamilton.

After winning his first race for Ferrari in Barcelona and finishing a respectable fifth in a difficult race in Austria, Hamilton has been faced with far more setbacks over the past three races.

In his home Grand Prix at Silverstone, he jumped the start, handing him a five-second penalty which massively hurt his race. That was a race that teammate Charles Leclerc went on to win. Hamilton had to settle for third.

As the action headed to Belgium, a lap one incident where Hamilton made contact with George Russell saw the latter spin out of the race. The stewards once more handed him a five-second penalty which likely denied him another podium.

Then, in Hungary, Hamilton had qualified in second, narrowly pipped by Lando Norris to pole position. However, he was judged to have impeded Oscar Piastri as the Australian sought to begin his final lap. That led to a three-place grid penalty to start Sunday’s race.

Seeking to make amends, Hamilton started the race well, jumping up to fourth but was unable to pass Max Verstappen. He managed to undercut the Dutchman after the first round of pit stops, only for his former title rival to get back past him.

Despite that, he had looked on course for the podium only for a late virtual safety car to lead Ferrari to call him into the pits. That saw him surrender track position, as he had been running in second and dropped to fourth, and commit the penalty that cost him another spot in the final standings.

Learning of his penalty, Hamilton raged:

Why Hamilton was Punished at the Hungarian Grand Prix

Hamilton’s latest penalty came because he exceeded the pit lane speed limit by 0.1km/h.

In a short statement, the FIA explained the pit lane speed limit had been set at 80km/h for the event, while noting: “Competitors are reminded that they have the right to appeal certain decisions of the stewards.”

Some fans had suggested Ferrari should try and appeal, given the events at the Monaco Grand Prix earlier in the season. There, a host of drivers were given penalties for speeding in the pit lane – including Hamilton.

Pierre Gasly of Alpine finished on the podium on track, but was subject to two five-second penalties that dropped him to seventh. However, Alpine requested a right of review that was successful, with the penalties rescinded.

That was down to errors when it came to measuring the speeds of cars at the pit lane entrance.

However, Ferrari Team Principal, Fred Vasseur, said after the Hungarian Grand Prix that Hamilton had activated the speed limiter slightly earlier than he should have, leading to the penalty. It therefore seems unlikely there will be any appeal, leaving Hamilton looking to reset and go again as Formula 1 now heads into its summer break.

Lionel Messi has learned whether he will face a suspension along with an Argentine teammate following the 2026 World Cup.

The 39-year-old was unable to guide his country to back-to-back World Cup titles as La Albiceleste were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the final. That game was marred by controversy, as several Argentina players and staff members got physically and verbally involved with opponents.

FIFA opened an investigation into the chaos that followed the full-time whistle, which Messi stayed well clear of. The greatest footballer of all-time has instead learned whether he’ll be handed a suspension for Inter Miami once he returns from his post-World Cup holiday.

Lionel Messi to Skip MLS All-Star Game

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A rule agreed between FIFA and FIFPRO allows players at least 21 days of rest at the end of any season, including after the World Cup. It means Messi and his clubmate Rodrigo De Paul wouldn’t be able to make an appearance for Inter Miami until August.

The MLS All-Star game, where an XI made of the league’s best players takes on LIGA MX All-Stars, will be played on July 29th at Bank of America Stadium. This will be the third successive All-Star match without Messi.

He missed the 2024 match due to an injury picked up in the Copa America final, before he and Jordi Alba pulled out of the 2025 clash on the day of the fixture. The MLS responded by handing both one-game bans.

However, Messi and De Paul will avoid punishment this year due to their participation in the World Cup final. FIFPro, the global players’ union, established specific player welfare protections. A statement made by the MLS explained:

Messi and De Paul Replacements Decided

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The MLS had to put forward four replacements as Chicago Fire’s Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been replaced by Philip Zinckernagel of Chicago Fire.

Guilherme, a Houston Dynamo forward, has been drafted in. So have Yannick Bright (Inter Miami) and Andres Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps). Sebastian Berhalter, who played for the USMNT at the World Cup, is unlikely to participate as he’s moving to Middlesbrough.

EA Sports FC 27 launches worldwide on Friday, September 25, 2026, and pre-orders are already live across all three editions.

Whether early access is the most enticing option, a stack of FC Points or just the base game, here’s exactly what each tier costs and what you get for pre-ordering.

For everything else on the game — release date, cover star and gameplay changes — you can see the latest news here.

EA Sports FC 27 Price

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FC 27 comes in three editions: Standard, Ultimate and the limited-time Ultimate Plus, which is only available to pre-order until August 31, 2026.

In terms of pricing, it holds level with FC 26 in most regions, with the Standard Edition sitting at the now-familiar £69.99 / $69.99 mark.

Notably, the Standard and Ultimate covers both feature cover star Kylian Mbappé — and the Standard art is packed with hidden references, which we’ve broken down in our EA Sports FC 27 cover easter eggs guide.

EA Play subscribers and returning FC 26 players can save at least 10 per cent on the Ultimate and Ultimate Plus tiers.

EA Sports FC 27 Pre-Order Bonuses

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Every edition includes the full game and all core modes — Career Mode, Clubs, Ultimate Team and the new open-world social hub, The Grounds. The difference is entirely in the bonus content, which scales up sharply the higher you go.

Crucially, the Ultimate Edition’s best pre-order reward is time-gated: pre-order before August 31 for the full package, and the 85+ OVR International ICON drops off after that date. Below is what each tier delivers:

Standard Edition (£69.99/$69.99/$89.99)

The entry point still carries a respectable pre-order haul, weighted towards Career Mode and The Grounds:

• 92+ OVR ICON Player Item for FC 26
• Three ICONs/Heroes in Manager Career
• 5-Star Coach in Manager Career
• 5-Star Youth Scout in Manager Career
• The Grounds Signature Sweatsuit
• Additional The Grounds content

Ultimate Edition (£99.99/$99.99/$129.99)

The Ultimate tier layers early access and FC Points on top of everything above — the sweet spot for Ultimate Team regulars who want a head start:

• 85+ OVR International ICON Player Item (pre-order by August 31)
• 93+ OVR ICON Player Pick for FC 26 Up to seven days early access (from September 18)
• Additional FC 27 Player Evo slot
• Season One Premium Pass
• 6,000 FC Points over three months
• Career and The Grounds content

Ultimate Plus Edition (£139.99/$149.99/$199.99)

The most expensive tier — and a limited-time buy that vanishes after August 31 — bundles the biggest FC Points reward and the exclusive Hall of FUT pick:

• Everything in the Ultimate Edition
• Hall of FUT Player Pick
• Seasons One to Five Premium Passes
• 10,000 FC Points over five months (up from 6,000)
• FC 26 Physical Evo (boosts a player’s physical attributes to 99)

The gap between Standard and Ultimate Plus is significant, so it’s worth weighing how much you’ll lean on Ultimate Team before committing to the top tier.