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Jenson Button and Bernie Collins have explained why Ferrari cannot be considered at fault for Lewis Hamilton erroneously thinking he could not complete one final lap in Q1 during qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Jenson Button and Bernie Collins expressed support for Ferrari following the confusion over Lewis Hamilton’s last push lap in Q1 at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Hamilton mistakenly believed he had missed the timing line and aborted his final effort, starting from P20. This marked the first time in his F1 career that Hamilton started from the back due to an error on his part. Despite encountering challenges during the lap, including a yellow flag and collecting a bollard, Hamilton did not persevere to complete the lap. Button highlighted the importance of following instructions until told otherwise and understanding all regulations, mentioning the distraction of flashing red lights. The chaotic and challenging conditions led to Hamilton losing focus on the correct procedure for starting a new lap.
