F1 | Mercedes, Hamilton after the accident: “I don't remember the last time I missed a session”

A mixed day for Lewis Hamilton, who in Canada was responsible for an accident during Free Practice 2 which in fact did not allow him to complete either the qualifying simulation or the race pace simulation. The English driver had dominated in lap times up to that point, beating Vettel by six tenths on the same Medium tyres, but this error, unusual when we're talking about the five-time world champion, caused damage to the bottom, rim and gearbox. , which will have to be replaced (it was an old unit, so no penalties).

“The morning session went well, the track was very dirty at the beginning, but we are all in the same boat – Hamilton said. In Free Practice 2, however, I made a mistake and damaged the car: the guys tried to repair it, they did everything, but it wasn't possible. I can't remember the last time I missed a session, it's not nice to be in the garage watching, it feels like sitting in the principal's office wishing to get back to class ASAP. It was an innocent mistake, I was doing more laps with the Mediums trying to find the limit. Obviously I went a little too far, and in turn 9 I lost control. I tried to hold it and not hit the wall, but these things happen, you just have to put them behind you and get right back on the bike! Luckily Valtteri had a good session, so there will be a lot to analyse."