Lewis Hamilton says he takes responsibility for an opening-lap crash with his teammate, George Russell.
Lewis Hamilton says he takes responsibility for an opening lap crash with his teammate George Russell, in a Qatar Grand Prix which quickly turned sour for Mercedes.Australian Oscar Piastri achieved a career-best second place
Newly minted world champion Max Verstappen took his 14th grand prix win of the year, beating the McLaren pairing of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, who finished second and third. A quick start from both drivers had the pair thinking of challenging Verstappen for the lead at the first corner. However, Hamilton said he was happy to take responsibility for the crash when he spoke to the media as the race continued."It was an opportunity today to get some good points and in the heat of the moment, I didn't understand what happened, I just felt the tap from behind, but I don't think George had anywhere to go.Russell spun during the collision and after a pit stop to change his front wing, he was at the rear of the field.
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