Fernando Alonso

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Alpine’s Fernando Alonso and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton got involved in a crash at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. The pair made contact after Hamilton attempted to sweep around the outside to take second at Les Combes. However, the Mercedes star mistimed his corner entry and slammed into the side of the Alpine. Alonso’s front wing struck Hamilton’s rear right tyre which propelled him into the air.

As a result of this, the seven-time champion had to retire from the main race. Hamilton’s race engineer told him to park the car just half a lap later to record his first retirement of the season. Meanwhile, Alonso finished in fifth place. While it seemed things would not go too far after the crash, a couple of statements and some gestures made by Alonso ensured it happened otherwise.

 

   

Apart from launching an angry tirade at Hamilton after the two came together, Alonso also made a taunting gesture at Hamilton. The Spaniard was caught on camera wagging his finger at the stricken Mercedes parked on the outside of Blanchimont corner. 

This guy only knows to drive and start in first: Lewis Hamilton on Alonso

After the race concluded, Hamilton spoke about the incident and took full responsibility for the crash. But he was not too pleased about the comments made by Alonso as he said, “I mean, we had a mega start but this guy only knows how to drive and start in first.” The seven-time champion also stated that he has no intentions to discuss the crash with Alonso ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. 

“I don’t really have a response to it. I know that’s how things feel in the heat the moment. But it’s nice to know how he feels about me in a way, better that it’s out in the open, how he feels. Like I said, it wasn’t intentional and I take responsibility for it. That’s what adults do,” said Hamilton.