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Our verdict on Hamilton/Russell Qatar clash and consequences
The Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collided at Turn 1 during the Qatar Grand Prix. Hamilton has taken the blame for the incident, but how they move forward racing each other will be a topic of discussion. Hamilton’s admission of responsibility as the senior driver raises questions about Russell’s positioning on the track. After the race, Hamilton tweeted that it was 100% his fault and apologized to his team and Russell. It is clear that Mercedes needs to improve their battle plans to avoid such incidents in the future. Hamilton’s acceptance of responsibility is commendable, but Russell had limited options in terms of his line choice during the incident.
Source: The Race
