News Details
Mercedes explain Hamilton-Russell crash - but should they have avoided it?
Mercedes described the first-lap collision between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell at the F1 Qatar Grand Prix as a “mistake”, but could it have been avoided? Hamilton, who started on soft tyres, attempted to sweep around the outside of both Russell and Max Verstappen, who were on mediums, at Turn 1. But the Mercedes duo ended up making wheel-to-wheel contact that sent Hamilton spinning off into the gravel and out of the race, while Russell had to pit and dropped to the very back of the field. Mercedes explained that the decision to split strategies with their cars was influenced by the unexpected mandated maximum tyre stint life for Sunday’s grand prix, which left...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Newly-crowned Verstappen takes 14th win in Qatar as...
Max Verstappen celebrated his newly-claimed third F1 world title with...
1y ago from Crash.net
Albon claims Norris has “open invitation” to join...
Alex Albon has made a bombshell claim that Lando Norris has an “open...
1y ago from Crash.net
Mercedes snubbed as Verstappen names rival team with...
Max Verstappen has branded McLaren’s pairing of Lando Norris and Oscar...
1y ago from Crash.net
Is Norris trying too hard? Will unflappable Piastri...
Described as the “best” driver line-up on the F1 grid by Max...
1y ago from Crash.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Aprilia, KTM still unable to exploit new MotoGP rear...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati trials two-way radio communication in Barcelona...
Ducati has reportedly trialled a two-way radio at the end of the recent...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How Aleix Espargaro wants his MotoGP career to be...
Aleix Espargaro says he wants to be remembered as someone “who never...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Miguel Oliveira reveals what's ‘super different'...
Miguel Oliveira says that his Pramac Yamaha is "very different” to...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Robb signing a push for “Stability” for Juncos...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Michael Strahan confirmed as honorary pace car driver...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
MSR believes Logan Sargeant deserves a chance in...
Earlier in the week, Logan Sargeant joined a few other drivers in...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
NFL Hall of Famer announced as Indy 500 pace car driver
Michael Strahan, an American football Hall of Fame athlete and television...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC road order rules set to remain unchanged in 2025
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
How to assemble the giant Meccano kit to build a rally...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
World champion Neuville joins WRC stars for Monza...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC 2027 rules to offer powertrain flexibility and...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Major blow for Man United as key duo are ruled out of...
Manchester United will be without both Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo...
43m ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Deal possible in January: Liverpool rival Man United...
Liverpool are understood to be stepping up their interest in Bournemouth...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal: An extraordinary game of two...
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video...
7h ago from Arseblog.com
Talks have started: Arsenal & Liverpool among...
Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly among the clubs showing an interest...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Qatar F1 weekend sees race CANCELLED after big crash
Fans at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday were... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
F1 2024 Qatar Grand Prix starting grid with penalties...
The starting grid for the 2024 Formula 1 Qatar... Read More »
10h ago from GPFans.com
LIVE: 2024 F1 Qatar Grand Prix
Follow all the action live from Lusail from the... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
