'Nasty' Lewis Hamilton Under Fire in 'Dangerous' Spanish GP Team Radio
Rivals said Hamilton blocked several flying laps and forced at least three drivers to back off during the hour-long opening practice session.
- Lewis Hamilton was branded "dangerous" by rivals after impeding multiple drivers during opening practice for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The 41-year-old Briton placed fourth-fastest despite several blocking incidents.
- Tensions remained high following last week's Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where Hamilton and Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc collided. Leclerc took a diplomatic approach to being blocked by Hamilton during the Madrid session.
- Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad and Williams driver Carlos Sainz labeled Hamilton "dangerous" after being forced to abort laps. Sainz complained, "Lewis letting me by in the middle of Turn 12, it takes zero effort to be two metres more to the left."
- Audi driver Nico Hulkenberg also expressed frustration, calling the interference "nasty," while Hamilton gestured at Esteban Ocon after an incident at La Monumental. Hamilton struggled with traffic throughout the session.
- Mercedes driver George Russell set the pace at the new Madrid circuit while Hamilton focused on medium-tyre runs. Hamilton failed to complete a representative push lap as he seeks his first win since the Barcelona Grand Prix in June.
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