Anthony Davidson criticizes Lewis Hamilton for dangerous driving during Madrid practice
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 12:09 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Anthony Davidson stated that Lewis Hamilton set a poor example for young drivers during the third practice session in Madrid. During the session, Hamilton crashed his car at the final corner, which triggered a red flag. Despite the damage, Hamilton reversed away from the barrier and continued driving the vehicle while it sustained a puncture and had the front wing lodged underneath the chassis. Davidson emphasized that teams must advise drivers to follow standard safety protocols rather than attempting to return to the pits with a severely compromised car. The incident serves as a point of contention regarding on-track conduct and safety procedures for junior drivers observing veteran competitors.
- •Anthony Davidson criticized Lewis Hamilton for driving a damaged car during practice.
- •The crash occurred at the final corner during the third practice session in Madrid.
- •Hamilton continued to drive with a puncture and the front wing trapped under his car.
- •The incident caused a red flag during the session.
- 12:09 PMMotorsport.com — Anthony Davidson warns young drivers not to follow Lewis Hamilton's Madrid FP3 example
"Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Anthony Davidson has argued that Lewis Hamilton set a bad example for junior drivers during the third practice session in Madrid. Hamilton crashed at the final corner during FP3, bringing out the red flag. He managed to reverse away from the wall and resume driving with a puncture and the front wing under the car. "The team need to give him ...Keep reading
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