A bit too close to a race ban for comfort, Lewis Hamilton says he feels the stewards have been “ridiculous” in handing out penalty points this season.

Hamilton is currently sitting on eight penalty points but, for a brief time on Sunday, was up to 10. That’s just two away from an automatic race ban.

The Mercedes driver was hit with a point for each of his two practice start infringements on his way to the grid at the Russian GP.

They were, however, later rescinded with the stewards deciding instead to fine Mercedes.

The reigning World Champion isn’t happy with the situation, feeling the stewards have handed out points for “ridiculous” reasons.