The seven-time world champion was initially absent when the opening press conference began on Thursday at Silverstone, but did arrive a few 💞minutes in to field questions from the media. 

He joined Charles Leclerc, Esteban Ocon, Alex Albon and Yuki Tsunoda ൲in the first 🍃session. 

A document issued on Friday morning confirmed that a Mercedes team representat💖ive had been summoned to 💟report to the stewards at 11.15 in relation to an “alleged breach of Article 19.1 a) of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations”.

This relates to “late attওendance of the Press Conference.”

The stewards noted that Hꦗamilton's schedule was "extremely busy" due to it being his home ra♒ce and that "it is difficult for Hamilton to move through the paddock". 

They 📖also considered that the team is ultimately responsible for drivers' media commitments and schedule and ♌therefore decided not to penalise Hamilton. 

"The Stewards received a report from the Media Delegate that the the driver of Car ✅44 (Lewis Hamilton), was late for the Thursday Press Conference. The Stewards heard from the team representative and determined that the driver was indeed late for the Press Conference," the stewards said. 

"The team representative noted that his driver’s schedule was controlled by the team, and given that this was his home race, the schedule was extremely busy. In addition, it is difficult for Hamilton to move through the paddock. While the Stewards understand this to be the case, it is also true that this is an activity required by the regulations, that late attendance is disruptive to the press conference, and that there is significant interest by the media in talking to the 🍌drive𒐪rs who’s access is limited.

"The Stewards considered that these activities on Thursday of the race weekend are different that pre-race activities which have an effect on the flow of the competition and can provide an advantage to a driver’s preparation. Activities on Thursday are generally organized by the teams and the drivers follow the instructions of their team coordinators. Therefore, the Stewards determined that the most appropriate penalty was to the team rather than to the driver. As some le🧸eway has been given previously the Stewards consider a Reprimand to the team to be appropriate, with the warning that further penalties may be considered in case of repetition.

"Competitꦍors are reminded that they have the right to appeal certain decisions of the Stewards, in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code and Chapter 4 of the FIౠA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time limits."