Lewis Hamilton won't like new Formula 1 ruling that will help Max Verstappen

A new FIA ruling will encourage more aggressive and entertaining driving in the 2022 Formula 1 season.

The FIA have announced that drivers will receive a 10-place grid penalty after five reprimands instead of three.

Drivers were usually only allowed three warnings before a grid penalty, but the changes allow much more freedom and the opportunity to be more aggressive without consequences.

The change may have been implemented after not one driver received over two reprimands during the 22-race season.

Lewis Hamilton will be frustrated with the rule change as it suits Max Verstappen‘s style of driving more.

The Englishman heads into 2022 on the back of losing his world title (in very controversial circumstances) to the Dutchman last season.

The controversial ending of the final race of the 2021 season was the defining moment. Trailing with a Safety Car out on the second from last lap, the FIA allowed Verstappen to pass cars between him and Hamilton, setting up a winner-takes-all final lap. It was only a matter of time until Max passed Lewis on fresher tyres, leading to his first Drivers’ Championship.

In order to win it back and win his record eighth championship, Hamilton will undoubtedly do battle with his Dutch rival once more.

If the Dutchman now has five chances to push the rules without punishment instead of three, it will no doubt give him much more freedom on the track.

Whether he likes the rule change or not, it is still unknown if Hamilton will be on the grid in 2022 as he flirts with the possibility of retirement after being left ‘disillusioned’ with the FIA’s decision to let Verstappen pass cars during the Safety Car.

The FIA have announced they will launch a full investigation into the decision, with Hamilton