Lewis Hamilton said his “heart really sank” when his Ferrari hit a mechanic during a pit stop at the Belgian Grand Prix, but he was relieved the crew member was unhurt after stewards fined the team €30,000. Hamilton said: "The green light went and so I went. You're looking over here [to the left at the lights] you're not looking over there so that's more probably on the team, ultimately. But when it happened, then I noticed him and I stopped and it just went through my mind in that moment was back when Kimi hit and broke a leg and my heart really sank for a second."






Gabriel Bortoleto said Audi’s Belgian Grand Prix points finish should be “a big boost” for the team, as he celebrated the feeling that they can now deliver results consistently. Bortoleto said: "I hope a lot. For me at least it's a big boost. Obviously it's incredible to have the feeling that we are being able to deliver results like this constantly now, and be fighting for points."

Pierre Gasly said Alpine’s current pace “is not good enough” after he finished outside the points at Spa-Francorchamps. Gasly said: "Especially looking at the gaps with the cars ahead, Audi, Bortoleto, Lindblad, we are miles off, so we need to work. It is not good enough."



Kimi Antonelli said he could not have imagined his turnaround at Spa-Francorchamps a year after what he described as “rock bottom” at last season’s Belgian Grand Prix, after winning there this year. Antonelli said: "No, absolutely not. Last year here, I probably reached the bottom. It was a very difficult weekend for me mentally. But this year was definitely a lot better. If you had asked me last year, at this moment, I probably would have said no."


Kimi Antonelli says a driver's input can make Mercedes’ system go “a bit crazy”, as he responded to team-mate George Russell’s complaints about an ongoing issue. Antonelli said: "It can be a little bit down to driving, but sometimes the system just does something a little bit different. It's very complicated. Also, with the driving, sometimes, especially on tracks like this that are very energy-demanding, if you start driving differently, then for the system it's a bit crazy. So, it is tricky. But I have to agree that this weekend, for George, there was a slight issue. I'm sure it will be fixed for Budapest."
Lewis Hamilton says his crash in third practice at Spa-Francorchamps compromised his weekend and left him believing he could have fought for victory in the Belgian Grand Prix, which he finished fourth. Hamilton said: "Ultimately, it was not a good weekend from my side. I think my race pace was strong today and I think without the damage, and probably without yesterday, I think we could have been fighting for the win today. Even with the damage I was challenging Charles [Leclerc]. It is what is, we move on, and hope we can have a better weekend next weekend."

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