Hamilton Takes Full Responsibility for Collision
Lewis Hamilton has publicly accepted blame for the collision with Oscar Piastri during the Italian Grand Prix. The seven-time F1 world champion admitted that the crash was "totally my fault" after clipping the Australian driver and forcing both cars off the track. Hamilton later apologized to Piastri for the incident, showing sportsmanship and taking full responsibility for the mistake.
Penalty and Consequences
Hamilton received a five-second penalty for the incident, although it did not affect his final position as he finished in sixth place. Piastri, on the other hand, suffered front-wing damage and had to pit for repairs, finishing in 12th place. In addition to the penalty, Hamilton also received two penalty points on his racing license, bringing his total for the season to four. Twelve penalty points would result in a ban from racing.
Hamilton's Apology
Immediately after the race, Hamilton approached Piastri while the McLaren driver was still in his car, and the two shook hands. Hamilton then addressed the media, acknowledging his mistake and apologizing to Piastri. He stated, "It was totally my fault. It wasn't intentional. I went over and apologized to him straight afterwards… I wanted to make sure he knew it wasn't intentional. That's what gentlemen do."
Verstappen's Dominance
In the midst of the incident between Hamilton and Piastri, Max Verstappen continued his impressive form by securing his tenth consecutive Grand Prix victory in Italy. The Dutch driver extended his lead in the drivers' standings by a significant 145 points. Verstappen's Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez finished in second place, with Carlos Sainz taking the third spot on the podium.
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