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Mercedes’ communications director Bradley Lord explains what led to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell’s Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying collision.
In the closing moments of Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying Q2, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were involved in a collision that damaged Lewis’ car.
The two drivers collided when Lewis, who was on a flying lap, attempted to overtake the young Briton. George did not leave any space and forced Lewis off the track, and after the collision Lewis’ front wing picked up damage.
After the incident, Mercedes’ communications director Bradley Lord was asked to explain what happened.
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“It’s miscommunication,” Lord said.
“George has aborted one lap and was trying to get track position for his flying lap, Lewis came up behind him starting his as well, and [it was] miscommunication between the two.
“Obviously the Ferrari [was] there as well finishing his lap and pulling to the right, so tricky situation and never something you want to see on track between the teams’ two cars,” Lord concluded.
