Formula 1 News - April, 2009
Hamilton excluded from Melbourne results

Apr.2 (GMM) Thursday's reconvened stewards inquiry regarding the Jarno Trulli/Lewis Hamilton safety car incident in Melbourne has resulted in the reigning world champion being excluded from the results of the 2009 season opener.

The FIA reconvened the investigation at Sepang on Thursday, after a "new element" in the case - believed to be radio traffic between the McLaren driver and his pitwall at the time of the incident - came to light.

More to follow.

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