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Hamilton insists Russell relationship “isn’t broken” after Qatar collision
Hamilton admitted that the collision in Qatar was his fault, resulting in his first retirement of the year and Russell dropping to the back of the field. Despite the missed opportunity for Mercedes, Russell managed to recover and finish fourth, showing his impressive race pace. Hamilton emphasized that his relationship with Russell remains strong, and they will discuss and address the incident. He took responsibility as the more experienced driver, acknowledging that Russell had limited options in the situation. Hamilton added that their relationship is not broken and they have a great working dynamic. They will talk privately and move forward, apologizing to the team for the incident.
Source: Crash
