F1 Spanish GP live commentary and updates - FP3 resumes after Hamilton crash
Hamilton hit the barrier and drove on with a damaged front wing and puncture, risking a reprimand or grid penalty under 2026 rules.
- On Saturday, Lewis Hamilton crashed his Ferrari into the barriers at the final corner during final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, halting the session with just over half an hour remaining.
- Despite instructions from race engineer Carlo Santi to "stop in the safest place possible," Hamilton attempted to drive his damaged Ferrari back to the pits with a punctured tire and stuck front wing.
- F1 regulations state "failing to stop a car with significant or obvious damage" could result in a penalty or reprimand. Sky Sports F1 analyst Anthony Davidson criticized the move, saying "You don't do that. You just don't do that."
- Race control red-flagged the session with 15 minutes remaining for barrier repairs, while Hamilton now faces potential FIA stewards scrutiny for driving his damaged car in unsafe condition.
- Qualifying later on Saturday is crucial for Sunday's race, where overtaking will be difficult on the challenging Madrid circuit, as Mercedes driver George Russell noted on Friday the close walls leave less margin for error.
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Lewis Hamilton ignores Ferrari demand after crashing in Spanish Grand Prix practice
Lewis Hamilton faces a nervous wait after appearing to ignore repeated Ferrari instructions following a crash in final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix.The seven-time world champion lost control of his car midway through Saturday’s FP3 session and went straight on at El Parque.Hamilton struck the barriers and broke his front wing, immediately placing Ferrari under pressure just hours before qualifying.The angle of the collision allowed the 41…
Hamilton crashes in final Spanish GP practice
MADRID, Sept 12 : Lewis Hamilton crashed his Ferrari in final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid's new Formula One circuit on Saturday, bringing the session to a halt with just over half an hour remaining.The seven-times world champion locked up and went into the barriers at the final corner. He ma
World record champion Lewis Hamilton ensures a red phase in the final free practice in Madrid. He departs from the track on the narrow course and then provides an interesting dialogue.
The third free practice session of the Spanish Grand Prix was red-flagged due to an accident. Lewis Hamilton crashed his Ferrari at Turn 1.
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