Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes F1 driver, has accepted his fair share of the burden for collision with Fernando Alonso at the Belgian Grand Prix. However, he would not speak to Alpine’s driver because he called him an “idiot”.
On the opening lap, Hamilton asserted himself on the track against the Spaniard. Both drivers contacted while fighting for the second spot at Les Combes of Spa-Francorchamps race.
Hamilton took advantage of the Kemmel Straight and went ahead of Alonso. He moved outside in an attempt to surpass and slingshot ahead of him.
Hamilton went ahead of the Spaniard on the entry to the first right hand corner and closed the door on him. Alonso had no space to turn, but towards Hamilton. Both came in contact which put Mercedes flicking up in to the air.
Alonso somehow managed to continue the race. While Hamilton had suffered damage and had to retire from the race. The car was boxed because of suspected water leakage.
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Later, Hamilton accepted his mistake as he claims Alonso was in his blind spot.
“It was definitely my fault today,” he said while answering the question about the collision.
“It’s unfortunate. I mean, it’s motor racing, I gave it everything, I tried to overtake on the outside into Turn 5.
“I just didn’t leave quite enough space and I paid the price for it. So yeah, it wasn’t intentional. It just happened.”
Alonso expressed his anger with Mercedes’ driver on the radio. He labelled his former rival an “idiot” and claims the Brit can only “race starting first”.
Hamilton shared his opinion on Alonso’s comments. He criticize and said it was “nice to know” about how Spaniard feels about him.
“I don’t really have a response to it. I know that how things feel in the heat of the moment, but it’s nice to know how he feels about me,” Hamilton smiled.
“It’s better that it’s out in the open how he feels. And like I said, it wasn’t intentional, and I take responsibility for it. That’s what adults do.”
