New footage shows Hamilton and Russell embracing after Qatar clash
Actions speak louder than words.
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New footage released by Mercedes after the꧙ race showed their drivers embracing.
“Sorry about today,” Hamilton told Russell after tracking 𝐆🅠him down, then hugging him.
“It wasn’t your fault.”
Hamilton had previously taken to social media to acc🎉ept the blame for their Turn 1 collision.
“I’ve watched the replay and it was 100% my fault and I take full responsibility. Apologies to my team and to George,” ꦰHamilton posted.
The seven-time world♕ champion’s race ended abruptly after colliding witꦰh his teammate.
It is the second consecutive grand prix involving an incident 🗹between the two Mercedes dri🧜vers.
As they look towards 2024’s W15, ꦐit will add to the growing narrative around their competitiveness on track.
Bu🦋t as they parted ways in Qatar with a hug, a handshake and a thumbs up, F1 faꦍns will wonder if the harmony will remain…
James was a sports journalist at Sky S♕ports for a decade 🏅covering everything from American sports, to football, to F1.
