March 7th 2024.
Sir Lewis Hamilton caused a bit of a stir during practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix when he nearly caused a major accident. The seven-time Formula 1 champion received a warning from the stewards after fellow driver Carlos Sainz called his driving "super dangerous." After a lackluster performance at the season opener in Bahrain, Hamilton and his Mercedes team were hoping to bounce back in Jeddah this weekend.
Unfortunately, things were not going according to plan for Hamilton in the first two practice sessions on Thursday. He finished in eighth place, far behind the top performers Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso. But his struggles on the track were not his only concern. During FP2, Hamilton was called in front of the race stewards for almost causing a major crash.
As Hamilton was on a slow lap, Sainz's Ferrari approached from behind, followed by Logan Sargeant's Williams on a flying lap. With Hamilton in the way, Sargeant was forced to take evasive action, going off the road on the high-speed street circuit. Sargeant was understandably upset and expressed his frustration over the radio, calling Hamilton's driving "too dangerous." Sainz also chimed in, saying that what Hamilton did was "super dangerous" and that he was "in the middle" of the track.
Hamilton, on the other hand, claimed that he didn't realize someone was on a lap and was trying to make room for Sainz when Sargeant suddenly appeared. This type of incident can result in a grid penalty for the driver who caused the obstruction, but the stewards placed the blame on Mercedes for failing to warn Hamilton that a fast lap was approaching. They noted that this was a serious error, especially on a high-speed circuit like Jeddah where visibility is limited.
The Jeddah circuit is known for being one of the fastest and most dangerous on the F1 calendar. The stewards issued a warning to Hamilton and imposed a fine of €15,000 on the team for their mistake. Despite the difficult day, Hamilton remained optimistic and told Sky Sports that he was struggling with the rear end of the car and had a few close calls on the track. He also mentioned that he just needs a stable rear to feel confident in the car.
In other news, a sneak peek of the world's biggest airport, set to open in 2030, has been revealed. And in the world of F1, Christian Horner has spoken out after an accuser was suspended by Red Bull. Meanwhile, Hamilton fired a warning at Verstappen's "not helpful" dad, and Verstappen himself broke his silence after his dad called for Horner's sacking. Stay tuned for more updates and stories from the exciting world of Formula 1.
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