Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso collided on the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix and the Alpine driver blasted the Brit in an explosive rant on the ...

"We came here very optimistic we could be close, but to be 1.8 seconds behind is a real kick in the teeth. "The teams ahead of us are in another league and our car looked so much different today. The 33-year-old is yet to win a single race and is languishing well behind defending champion Max Verstappen in the driver standings. It is the latest setback for Hamilton in a season that has been a real struggle. And following the incident, the Alpine man launched into an explosive rant against Hamilton on the team radio where he claimed the Brit "only knows how to drive starting first." "Closing the door from the outside.

Lewis Hamilton said it was "nice to know" how Fernando Alonso felt about him following their first-lap clash at the Belgian Grand Prix which drew a sharp ...

"It's a tricky corner - I was frustrated in that moment, for sure. "It doesn't really matter what he said, I don't really care. "I'm just so sorry to the team. "I don't really have a response to it," Hamilton, who took responsibility for the crash, said. "Looking back at the footage, he was in my blind spot, and I didn't leave him enough space, so it was my fault today," Hamilton said. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was forced to retire from the Belgian Grand Prix following a first-lap collision with Fernando Alonso; The Alpine driver branded Hamilton "an idiot" who "only knows how to drive and start in first" in an angry radio message

Fernando Alonso labelled rival Lewis Hamilton an 'idiot' during an explosive rant after the pair collided in the first lap of the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Briton crashed out of Belgian GP after hitting Fernando Alonso · Race was won by world championship leader Max Verstappen.

I would have until I heard what he said,” he said. I am sorry to the team and I need to recuperate and get back on the treadmill.” “Looking back he was in my blind spot, I didn’t give him enough space.

Fernando Alonso was left unimpressed with Lewis Hamilton after the pair collided at the Belgian Grand Prix, and fans were left equally annoyed at the star's ...

Alonso himself managed to escape unscathed, [and finished fifth in a race won by Max Verstappen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/breaking-max-verstappen-belgium-hamilton-27852494). However, any hopes of a sixth successive podium finish were [scuppered on the opening lap when he collided with Fernando Alonso](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/breaking-lewis-hamilton-belgian-gp-27852254). To complete the outfit, he also donned a purple cardigan, long sleeved top specially designed cargo pants, and white trainers. There is no reason for anyone, anywhere to wear something like this." But arguably, the race track didn't represent Hamilton's biggest error of judgement on the weekend. [with his old rival later branding the British driver an "idiot" for his role in the crash](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/lewis-hamilton-alonso-belgian-gp-27852336).

The F1 legend has proven he can rock pretty much anything, donning some eye-catching outfits ahead of his big races. This week is no different, with the star ...

[Lewis Hamilton ‘transformed’ after trip to Africa: ‘I’m not the same man I was before’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/18/lewis-hamilton-not-the-same-man-i-was-before-trip-to-africa-17204259/?ico=more_text_links) [‘What an idiot!’ – Fernando Alonso slams Lewis Hamilton after crash at Belgian Grand Prix](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/28/fernando-alonso-slams-idiot-lewis-hamilton-after-crash-at-belgian-gp-17257522/?ico=more_text_links) Like I said, it was my fault, I couldn’t see him.’ [he almost quit his sport](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/09/lewis-hamilton-says-he-nearly-quit-f1-after-abu-dhabi-controversy-17151436/) completely following the controversial end to last year’s championship. I don’t care. [who branded him an ‘idiot’,](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/28/fernando-alonso-slams-idiot-lewis-hamilton-after-crash-at-belgian-gp-17257522/) Lewis said: ‘It doesn’t really matter what he said.

The fashion-conscious Formula One ace bore a striking resemblance to a knitted tea cosy courtesy of his designer balaclava as he surveyed the track at ...

Yet, this time he was decked out in GCDS for what may be one of his biggest sartorial statements to date. We love the rich burgundy hue! Donning a pair of cargo trousers which boasted a relaxed fit and utility pockets. George Russell was fourth. Striking: The fashion-conscious Formula One ace bore a resemblance to a knitted tea cosy courtesy of his designer balaclava as he surveyed the track at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps The fashion-conscious Formula One ace bore a striking resemblance to a knitted tea cosy courtesy of his designer balaclava as he surveyed the track at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

SIR LEWIS HAMILTON took fashion to a new extreme at the Belgium Grand Prix - even by his standards.The Mercedes star, 37, wore a pink knitted balaclav.

"I could not see him. It is my fault. [Fernando Alonso](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/fernando-alonso/) after colliding with the Alpine ace in the second corner of the [Spa race](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19623510/f1-belgian-grand-prix-live-updates-verstappen-penalty-hamilton/). One fan remarked: "I dont care what everyone says. [GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sun-bingo/15204465/sun-vegas-free-bets-no-deposit-casino-join-offer?ilc=inline) (Ts&Cs apply) [crashed out in the first lap of the Grand Prix](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19640838/belgian-grand-prix-lewis-hamilton-out-fernando-alonso-crash/).

Lewis Hamilton says it was "nice to know how he feels about me" after being criticised by fellow driver Fernando Alonso for a first-lap crash between the ...

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said: "[Lewis] just left him no room on the inside. It's just the heat of the moment. Hamilton was classified ahead in the championship, one point behind winner Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari, on results count-back. When I start well, on [the] first or second row, all these things happen and for sure I was frustrated in that moment. However, Hamilton said the incident was "definitely my fault", adding: "Just didn't leave quite enough space. He accepted his mistake and is welcome. "I think he thought that I was not there anymore. Grateful to be alive and in shape." But I don't know, I normally take more care." Just happened." Definitely high. The Briton stated: "I know that's how things feel in the heat of the moment, but it's nice to know how he feels about me."

World champion Verstappen triumphed from 14th on the grid, while Hamilton's race was over inside four corners.

At the end of lap 11, Carlos Sainz stopped from the lead for new tyres, and moments later, Verstappen sailed past Sergio Perez for first. It was my fault.” Just, so sorry to the team.” “What an idiot,” yelled the double world champion over the radio. It was my fault today. I don’t really care.

Lewis Hamilton's Belgian Grand Prix ended in disaster when he collided with old rival Fernando Alonso on the opening lap, ruling him for the remainder of ...

The [Red Bull](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/red-bull-f1) man's searing pace was a feature of the weekend, and he wasted little time in negating his grid penalty as he hunted down pole sitter Carlos Sainz. Despite losing places, Alonso recovered to finish sixth - and was then elevated to fifth after a time penalty was dished out to [Charles Leclerc](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/charles-leclerc). However, he was markedly off the pace in both practice and qualifying. He and Alonso subsequently rose three places each to third and fourth respectively. However, the pair have since patched up their differences. Just so sorry to the team." I couldn’t see him actually, he was right in my blind spot." After reviewing the incident, race stewards decided it did not merit further punishment for either driver. With the pair fighting for position as they went into Les Combes, Hamilton tried to go round the outside of the Alpine, only to collide into his rival. He then scathingly added: "This guy only knows how to drive when he starts in first place." [Max Verstappen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/max-verstappen) and Leclerc, [being dealt grid penalties](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/breaking-max-verstappen-belgium-grid-27841769). [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lewis-hamilton) wasn't in the mood to discuss being called an "idiot" by [Fernando Alonso](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fernando-alonso) after the [Mercedes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mercedes-f1) man's [Belgian Grand Prix](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/belgian-grand-prix) was ended on the opening lap.

Lewis Hamilton aimed a subtle dig at Fernando Alonso after the Spaniard called him an 'idiot' for their Belgian Grand Prix collision.

‘It doesn’t really matter what he said, I don’t really care. I would have until I heard what he said. [Fernando Alonso claims he decided to leave Alpine because they thought he was too old](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/25/f1-fernando-alonso-says-alpine-thought-he-was-too-old-17244858/?ico=more_text_links) [Max Verstappen and Lando Norris lead calls for Belgium to stay on the F1 calendar](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/23/max-verstappen-lando-norris-call-for-belgium-to-stay-on-f1-calendar-17230384/?ico=more_text_links) [saw his race come to an early end](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/28/fernando-alonso-slams-idiot-lewis-hamilton-after-crash-at-belgian-gp-17257522/) when he was told ‘stop, stop, stop’ by his Mercedes team after colliding with the Alphine driver. The 37-year-old tried to continue but smoke was coming from his car and he was informed over the team radio to stop, bringing his race to an end.

LEWIS HAMILTON was forced to retire from the Belgian Grand Prix on the opening lap after his collision with Fernando Alons.

Hamilton tried to overtake his former team-mate on the outside, but Alonso was unwilling to give up the place with the two coming together and the Brit flying into the air. The seven-time world champion crashed down hard to the ground and tried continuing in the race, but he was soon ordered to pull over after too much damage was done to his car. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez were caught on camera watching a replay of Lewis Hamilton's crash with Fernando Alonso in the cooldown room and the Dutchman gave his thoughts to his team-mate.

Verstappen has one hand on the 2022 championship after winning the Belgian Grand Prix and is poised to claim a second consecutive world title having ousted ...

The first was in Monaco, where Perez won and the world champion ended third. His Mexican team-mate came second in Spa but has only finished ahead of Verstappen twice this season when both have reached the chequered flag. Ferrari icon Schumacher and Vettel jointly hold the record for the most race wins in a single season. No one has ever claimed more points in a single season than Hamilton three years go, when the Mercedes man racked up 413 courtesy of 11 wins from 21 races. And he may now be about to strip Hamilton, Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel of some superlative F1 records this year. Verstappen has one hand on the 2022 championship after winning the Belgian Grand Prix and is poised to claim a second consecutive world title having ousted Hamilton in Abu Dhabi last year.

FERNANDO ALONSO may be regretting his rant over the radio about Lewis Hamilton after the pair came together at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Lewis did not have that luck and had to retire the car." Alonso post-race admitted his surprise that Hamilton shouldered the blame for the incident. This could be his first ever season in the sport without a single win though with the Silver Arrows still behind the Red Bulls and Ferraris despite upgrades. After a strong start, Hamilton was running P4 and looking to overtake Alonso around the outside heading into the Les Combes chicane at Spa but squeezed the Spaniard with the impact lifting the Briton's car up into the air. Hamilton took the blame for a first-lap collision with Alonso which saw his Mercedes jump up into the air and crash back down on the tarmac. Alpine driver Alonso fumed on his team radio and said: "What an idiot, closing the door from the outside.

Hamilton was out of the race on the first lap at Spa-Francorchamps, having made contact with his old McLaren team-mate Alonso and sustaining damage to his ...

"I'm looking back at the footage and he was in my blind spot and I didn't leave him enough space," he told Sky Sports. "After three weeks away, I was looking forward to racing today so it's frustrating, but it is what it is. It was a while before Hamilton explained himself to the media, as he took the scenic route back to the paddock to reflect on what had happened. "So it was my fault and I paid the price. [Alpine](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/alpine-f1) but did not leave enough room. However, he never got the chance to make amends in the race as

Fernando Alonso compared his and Lewis Hamilton's first-lap collision at Spa to a similar incident involving the Briton and Nico Rosberg.

[Hamilton was warned by the stewards for initially refusing to go to the medical centre](https://www.planetf1.com/news/lewis-hamilton-warned-spa-medical-centre-refusal/) and only went after he and Mercedes had been warned of possible further punishments. “At that corner especially, there are a lot of things that are going on and people normally cut the corner at [turn] six and rejoin the track at seven, so it’s a tricky part of the circuit for sure,” said Alonso. “It happened the same between him and Rosberg a couple of years ago, so this time it was the same thing.” “I think for me it was a little bit of a mistake from his side to close the door like this in turn five,” said Alonso, Alonso also had more words to say after he finished the race in P5, recalling a similar incident with Hamilton and another of his previous team-mates, Nico Rosberg, in 2014. [took full responsibility for the collision](https://www.planetf1.com/news/lewis-hamilton-takes-blame-fernando-alonso-crash/) before saying [“it’s nice to know how he feels about me”](https://www.planetf1.com/news/lewis-hamilton-fernando-alonso-feelings-spa/) having heard Alonso’s comments.

In previously unseen footage from the Belgian Grand Prix, an onboard camera from Alonso's Alpine, captures the double world champion gesticulating at Hamilton ...

Alonso called Hamilton an “idiot” and said he only knew how to drive from the front after their opening-lap collision at Spa-Francorchamps. Hamilton had stopped on the side of his track after he broke down in his damaged Mercedes. In previously unseen footage from the Belgian Grand Prix, an onboard camera from Alonso’s Alpine, captures the double world champion gesticulating at Hamilton as he drove past him on the second lap.