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An analysis of the spin that left Lewis Hamilton 18th on the grid for Saturday’s sprint race at Spa.
During the sprint qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton spun out at the Bus Stop Chicane, leading to his elimination from the session and a disappointing 18th place on the grid.
Sky Sports F1 analyst Anthony Davidson suggested that the rare rear lock-up, which caused the spin, was not solely Hamilton’s fault but a result of various factors like the car’s behavior under braking and downshifting.
Despite Hamilton taking responsibility for the incident, Davidson emphasized that the modern F1 cars, with their advanced systems, make it difficult for drivers to cause such lock-ups without external influences.
He predicted that once Hamilton reviews the data with his engineers, he may realize that the car played a significant role in the spin, absolving him of some of the blame.
Naomi Schiff, a colleague at Sky, also noted the challenges posed by the braking zone’s bumpy surface and suggested that improvements in the track’s resurfacing could have contributed to the spin.
