‘That’s really dangerous’ - Mercedes F1 teammates Lewis Hamilton and George Russell in dramatic qualifying collision

Mercedes teammates Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were involved in a dramatic collision during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. 
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, Spain,
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Spanish Grand…

In the closing moments of Q2, Hamilton was looking to overtake Russell after getting a tremendous tow down the main straight when th༒e pair came toget꧂her.

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ꦐSeven-time world champion Hamilton was forced onto the grass and picked up damage to his front wing but was able to progress into Q3, while Russell was eliminated in 12th. 

“George just backed off,” Hamilton 🍒said over team radio. “That’s really dangerous. I might have some✅ damage on the car.”

Russell su꧒ggested he had no idea Hamilton was behind him. 

“You didn’t tell me there was a car beꦅhind,” the younger Britton said. “I’m sorry guys.”

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Both drivers have been summoned to the stewards.

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