Hamilton gives opinion on Russell clash in Belgian GP

Lewis Hamilton secured fourth place at the Belgian Grand Prix despite facing a challenging weekend that included a crash in practice and a controversial collision with George Russell. Although stewards handed Hamilton a five-second penalty for the opening-lap incident, which Russell dismissed as a racing accident, the Ferrari driver maintained his position after serving the penalty during a pit stop. Hamilton also faced a secondary investigation for an unsafe pit release, resulting only in a fine for the team. Reflecting on his performance, Hamilton admitted the weekend was far from ideal but noted that his race pace remained strong despite the car damage sustained during the contact. He expressed regret over the collision that ended Russell's race and remains focused on bouncing back in the upcoming events, as he currently trails championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 45 points.