Hamilton avoids FIA action

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Hamilton was under investigation for his possible role in the crash, which took place on lap 45 of the 67-lap race.

But having watched video footage filmed by a fan at last Sunday's race in Fuji, the stewards have subsequently cleared Hamilton of any blame, while also reducing Vettel's 10-place grid penalty to a reprimand.

The stewards' decision came after a meeting involving Hamilton, Webber and Vettel, plus representatives of McLaren, Red Bull and Toro Rosso.

A statement read: "Having heard the explanation of all concerned and viewed both the original film of the incident, which was available to stewards at Fuji, as well as the new film (which in reality adds little if anything to the original film), what has become apparent is the view clearly expressed by all drivers and team managers alike that the conditions at Fuji were exceptionally bad and worse than those experienced when the race starts behind the safety car.

"Because of those views, the stewards accept that it may be inappropriate to impose the penalty normally applied for an offence such as this.

"In the circumstances, the stewards will reduce the penalty imposed on Vettel to a reprimand.

"The involvement of Lewis Hamilton in this incident has also been considered in the light of evidence given by him, his team manager and in particular all other parties present and no penalty is imposed upon him."