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Lauda blames Hamilton for 'unnecessary' collision with Rosberg

Mercedes' non-executive chairman Niki Lauda has blamed Lewis Hamilton for the first lap collision with team-mate Nico Rosberg, which knocked both Mercedes cars out of the race. Hamilton lost the lead to Rosberg at the first corner but fought back at Turn 3, but was forced onto the grass by the German, causing Hamilton to spin and collect the second Mercedes. Both ended up in the gravel, handing the lead of the race to Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo. Speaking during the race, Lauda blamed Hamilton for being 'too aggressive' in his move. 'It's very simple for me,' he said. 'It was a miscalculation in Lewis's head, I blame him more than Nico. 'But for the team and for...
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