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Lewis Hamilton spared harsh criticism after crashing out of F1 Dutch Grand Prix
Jacques Villeneuve refrained from heavily criticizing Lewis Hamilton after his crash at the F1 Dutch Grand Prix, noting the challenging conditions at Zandvoort.
Despite Hamilton’s first DNF in Ferrari colors, Villeneuve acknowledged the unpredictable nature of driving in slightly wet conditions and declined to be too harsh.
Hamilton himself expressed surprise at the incident, attributing it to a sudden lack of grip that caused him to slide into the barriers at low speed.
Ferrari’s tough weekend continued with Charles Leclerc also crashing out, resulting in zero points for the team ahead of their home Grand Prix at Monza.
Team principal Fred Vasseur praised Hamilton’s overall performance and highlighted his contribution to the team’s progress throughout the weekend, emphasizing the importance of finishing races to score points.
