Both Mercedes drivers have played down a fraying in their relationship after colliding with each other during the first lap
Photograph: Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty ImagesThe Mercedes teammates collided on turn one in LusailSun 8 Oct 2023 22.50 CEST
Hamilton was attempting to overtake Russell at turn one on the opening lap at the Lusail Circuit but as he turned in on his teammate, Russell had nowhere to go with Max Verstappen, who went on to win the race, on his inside. Hamilton clipped Russell causing him to spin off and lose his right rear wheel.Both drivers initially believed the other to be at fault but when Hamilton saw the incident afterwards he accepted he was to blame.
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