Verstappen and Piastri mock the F1 crash involving Hamilton and Russell during the Qatar Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, both members of the Mercedes team, collided on the first turn of the Qatar Grand Prix, sending Hamilton flying off the track and out of Sunday’s race.

After Mercedes’ catastrophe on the opening lap of the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell became the punchline.

The dramatic collision between the two teammates on Turn 1 caused Hamilton to slide off the track and end the race after just ten seconds.
Russell, on the other hand, battled back to place fourth and score 12 points.
As Mercedes’ competitors profited greatly, Hamilton quickly acknowledged that the collision was “100%” his fault.

Max Verstappen and runner-up Oscar Piastri were seen laughing about the incident in the cooldown room after the Red Bull star easily romped to yet another victory.
After watching a replay of the collision between Hamilton and Russell, Australian driver Piastri yelled, “Ha! Wow,” and was joined by teammate Lando Norris, who finished third.
I’m grateful, Mercedes.
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Verstappen then said to his fellow drivers, “You know what they call that?
The law of the jungle.
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After finding himself speaking to the media during the race, Hamilton’s mind was undoubtedly a jungle.
By saying to Sky Sports: “I just feel really sorry to my team,” the distraught Brit admitted full responsibility for the collision.
Today was a good day to score some points.

“I didn’t really understand what happened in the heat of the moment; all I knew was that I felt a tap behind me. But George probably didn’t have anywhere to go, and it is indeed one of those unfortunate circumstances.
Actually, as the older one, I’m glad to accept responsibility.
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The seven-time world champion added on Twitter, “I’ve watched the replay and it was 100% my fault and I take full responsibility.
I’m sorry to George as well as my team.
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Russell additionally shared a video of his teammate welcoming him after the race.
I apologize for today, Hamilton was heard saying.
You didn’t cause it. Excellent work.
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Russell added as the caption to further diffuse the situation: “No hard feelings.
Fighting and maximizing for the team is what we’re here to do.
Despite the fact that we misjudged it today, our car was incredibly strong, and I’m proud of the entire team.
It’s time to refocus and keep building on Austin’s strong pace.
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