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Lowe admits Mercedes 'lucked in' with Hamilton

– Mercedes Executive Technical Director Paddy Lowe has admitted that the squad "lucked in" at the Belgian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton recovered from 21st to third place.Hamilton started from the back of the grid on the Medium tyres, following an array of engine penalties, and picked his way through the opening lap drama.Hamilton consequently worked his way to fifth position under the Safety Car, caused by Kevin Magnussen's crash, and was permitted a free tyre change when the race was halted.Hamilton went on to finish third after passing Fernando Alonso and Nico Hülkenberg, with Lowe accepting that Mercedes received some good fortune en-route to a double podium finish, as...
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