P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton wasn’t too happy with the delays to the start of the Belgian GP.
Lewis Hamilton criticized race control for being overly cautious at the Belgian Grand Prix, suggesting that the delayed start was a direct response to chaos at Silverstone earlier.
The delayed start at Spa-Francorchamps was caused by heavy rain, leading to a rolling start instead of the usual standing start due to damp conditions.
Despite limited action on the first lap, the track quickly dried out, prompting drivers to switch to slick tires early in the race.
Hamilton agreed with Max Verstappen’s opinion that the race could have started sooner without the extended safety car period.
The F1 driver also felt the rolling start was unnecessary, as conditions were safe for a normal standing start procedure.
Hamilton connected the cautious approach at Spa to an incident at Silverstone, emphasizing the importance of driver safety in varying visibility conditions.
