‘That’s really dangerous’ - Mercedes F1 teammates Lewis Hamilton and George Russell in dramatic qualifying collision
In the closing moments of Q2, Hamilton was looking to overtake Russell after getting a tremendous tow down the main straight when 🧸the pair came together.
Seven-time world champion Hamilton was forced onto the grass and picked up damage to his front wing but was able to progress into Q3, while Russell waಌs eliminated in 12th.
“George just backed off,” Hamilton said over team radio.ꦺ “That’s realꩲly dangerous. I might have some damage on the car.”
Rusꩲsell suggested he had no idea Hamilton was behind him.
“You didn’t te🦄ll me there was a car behind,” the younger Britto🦂n said. “I’m sorry guys.”
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1)Both drivers have been summoned to the stewards.
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