George Russell responds to Lewis Hamilton’s apology after Qatar Grand Prix crash

After the crash at the Qatar Grand Prix, George Russell responds to Lewis Hamilton’s apology.

After taking responsibility for their collision at the start of the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, Lewis Hamilton has accepted George Russell’s apology.

The seven-time winner attempted to pass Max Verstappen and Russell, who were both driving on medium tires, but he clipped his Mercedes teammate’s left front wheel, sending both vehicles off the track.

Russell was able to continue and finished fourth after starting last at the end of the first lap, but Hamilton’s race was over in a matter of seconds.

Initially upset with Russell, the 38-year-old said over the team radio, “I got taken out by my own team-mate,” but after the dust settled, he softened and offered his teammate an apology on social media.

He wrote on X, “I’ve seen the replay and it was entirely my fault.”.
I acknowledge all liability.
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After the race, Hamilton went looking for his teammate to apologize once more.
The two even hugged.

As they were being hugged, Hamilton said, “I’m sorry about today.
“It was not your fault.”.
Excellent journey.
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By posting a video of their argument and the words “No hard feelings,” Russell also made an attempt to put the feud behind him.
To fight and achieve the most for the team, we are here.

We underestimated it today, but our car was incredibly strong, and I’m proud of the entire team.
It’s time to refocus and keep up the good momentum from Austin.
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He continued, “I definitely appreciate him apologizing for that,” in a statement to the media.
Two people are involved in every incident.
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Mercedes had discussed before the race that Hamilton, on the faster tyres, would probably overtake Russell early before making a pit stop after only eight laps, but the strategy obviously could not be carried out.

We were aware that our tires were different, and he said, “Let’s just work together.
Hamilton stated, “We were discussing cooperating.

We had no intention of getting together.
I just feel terrible for the team because we all worked so hard to get there, and I’m also really sorry for my own contribution to it.
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The relationship isn’t over, he said further. I don’t have any issues with George.
We have a great relationship and talk about things all the time.

“It is unfortunate, and I’m sure he was angry at the time, just as I was.”. But we’ll have an offline discussion about it before continuing.
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