Hamilton and his crossing with Fernando Alonso. (EFE / EPA / CHRISTIAN BRUNA)
For a long time, the relationship between Fernando Alonso Y Lewis Hamilton it is quite tense. After Belgian GPin which both were protagonists for a touch that did not allow Hamilton to finish the race, Alonso went to the intersection.
“Out, what an idiot. She closed the door for me. We got off to a great start. This driver always does these things and only knows how to drive when he starts ahead.were the Spanish words.
The controversy continued because the British accepted that he was responsible for the altercation and made it public. “Looking back at the footage, I was in my blind spot and didn’t give it enough space. “, he stated on Sky Sports F1. However, somewhat annoyed by Alonso’s remarks, he decided not to apologize for the action. “I would have apologized to Alonso. I would have done it until I heard what you said. Now I know what he thinks of me. “
Hamilton was unable to complete the 44 laps of the circuit due to the damage suffered by the Mercedes car and, while complaining, he expressed that these are the situations to which any motorist is exposed. “It’s a shame, but this is motorsport. I gave it my all to overtake on the outside at turn 5. I simply didn’t leave enough space and paid dearly for it. “
The rider who ended up consecrating himself in Belgium was Max Verstappen who had a day to remember, being able to return from the race despite being fifteenth. For his part, Alonso finished the race in fifth place and moved up one position in the World Championship, where he is now ninth.
Source: Clarin