Lewis Hamilton accepts responsibility for Belgian GP struggles
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:25 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Lewis Hamilton has taken full responsibility for his lack of competitiveness at the Belgian Grand Prix, attributing it primarily to a crash during Formula 1 practice. The incident occurred in the final moments of FP3 when Hamilton lost control at Turn 13, hitting the barrier with his rear-right wheel. His weekend performance was hindered after this error, preventing him from challenging for a podium finish. Hamilton's comments reflect on the impact of his mistakes and the challenges of racing at a high level.
- •Hamilton crashed in FP3, affecting his Belgian GP performance.
- •He carried too much speed through Turn 13 during practice.
- •Hamilton clipped the barrier with his rear-right wheel.
- •His inability to compete for the podium was directly linked to this crash.
- 8:35 AMAutosport — Hamilton takes "full responsibility" for disappointing Belgian GP
- 8:25 AMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton takes "full responsibility" for not delivering on Ferrari pace at Belgian GP
"Lewis Hamilton took "full responsibility" for his inability to challenge for the podium at the Belgian Grand Prix, which he reckoned was traceable to his Formula 1 practice crash in FP3. In the last moments of the final practice session of the weekend, Hamilton carried too much speed through Turn 13 and skittered across the gravel. He clipped the barrier with his rear-right wheel, and ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton took "full responsibility" for his inability to challenge for the podium at the Belgian Grand Prix, which he reckoned was traceable to his Formula 1 practice crash in FP3. In the last moments of the final practice session of the weekend, Hamilton carried too much speed through Turn 13 and skittered across the gravel. He clipped the barrier with his rear-right wheel, and ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 22, 2026, 8:35 AMHamilton takes "full responsibility" for disappointing Belgian GP
Lewis Hamilton took "full responsibility" for his inability to challenge for the podium at the Belgian Grand Prix, which he reckoned was traceable to his Formula 1 practice crash in FP3. In the last moments of the final practice session of the weekend, Hamilton carried too much speed through Turn 13 and skittered across the gravel. He clipped the barrier with his rear-right wheel, and ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 22, 2026, 8:25 AMLewis Hamilton takes "full responsibility" for not delivering on Ferrari pace at Belgian GP
Lewis Hamilton took "full responsibility" for his inability to challenge for the podium at the Belgian Grand Prix, which he reckoned was traceable to his Formula 1 practice crash in FP3. In the last moments of the final practice session of the weekend, Hamilton carried too much speed through Turn 13 and skittered across the gravel. He clipped the barrier with his rear-right wheel, and ...Keep reading
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