In the final seconds of the third free practice session at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Lewis Hamilton lost control of his Ferrari and crashed violently into the barriers. The accident ruined the English driver’s FP3, which ended in fifth place, and seriously jeopardizes his participation in the Belgian Grand Prix qualifying. Hamilton was pushing to improve his time when the car went off track and crashed into the barriers.
The Ferrari suffered heavy damage: the right rear wheel was torn off and the rear wing is completely destroyed. Fortunately, neither the driver nor the marshals and photographers present in the area were injured. On the team radio, Hamilton immediately exclaimed: “I destroyed the car.” Ferrari mechanics will have very little time – just over two hours – to repair the car ahead of qualifying scheduled for 16:00. It is a real race against time, especially considering that the accident happened right at the end of the session.
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Further complicating the situation for Hamilton is the pace shown in the practice sessions by Mercedes, McLaren, and Red Bull, which currently appear more competitive compared to the Ferraris of Hamilton and Leclerc. The accident is reminiscent of Pierre Gasly’s crash with the Alpine yesterday, but with a crucial difference: the Frenchman had much more time for repairs, while Hamilton faces a difficult scenario that could seriously compromise his qualifying.
