Hamilton on Russell clash at the Belgian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton says his opening-lap collision with George Russell at the Belgian Grand Prix was “a racing incident”, despite the Ferrari driver being given a five-second penalty after Russell retired from the race. Hamilton said: "Ultimately, sorry for George because that obviously ended his race, but I did think… I do agree that it was a racing incident. It's not like I went in aggressive and was misplaced or anything like that. I think it was just an unfortunate scenario, which happens in racing. Then I had damage as well, so I carried that through the race. It was a tough one."
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Bortoleto on Audi's Belgian GP points finish boost
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."
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Gasly on Alpine's pace after Spa finish outside the 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."
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Antonelli on Spa turnaround after 2025 Belgian GP low point
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."
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Antonelli on Mercedes system issue raised by Russell
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."
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Hamilton on Spa crash compromising Belgian GP weekend
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."
Hamilton says Spa practice shunt compromised his race pace
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