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Analysis: Why Hamilton escaped penalty in Ricciardo battle

Almost lost in Monaco amid the post-race celebrations for Lewis Hamilton and the commiseration for Daniel Ricciardo was the fact that the winner had escaped any sanction for the incident that took place at the chicane on lap 37. Under severe pressure from Ricciardo, the Mercedes driver had bounced over the kerb and then moved to the right on the exit, seemingly blocking the Aussie, who responded with an angry wave. An investigation was soon announced on the timing screens, and for a while it appeared that Hamilton might face a sanction. However, a short time later it was announced that there would be "no further action." So what was he actually accused of, and why did he escape?...
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