Lewis Hamilton Praises Team After Belgian GP Crash Repairs

Lewis Hamilton narrowly avoided a major setback at the Belgian Grand Prix after crashing in FP3, but his Ferrari team’s quick repairs earned praise from the seven-time world champion. The incident occurred on 19 Jul 2026, forcing mechanics to scramble to fix his car before qualifying.

What happened in the crash?

Hamilton damaged the rear of his Ferrari during the final stages of FP3, leaving the team with just two hours to repair the car before qualifying. Despite the rush, they succeeded, allowing Hamilton to secure P5 on the grid-though he admitted the car didn’t feel the same post-crash.

How did Hamilton perform in qualifying?

Though Hamilton believed his car could have challenged for third before the crash, he finished sixth in qualifying before moving up to fifth due to Lando Norris’ penalty. He acknowledged Mercedes’ dominance, particularly on Spa’s straights, but remained determined to push forward in the race.

What’s next for Hamilton at the Belgian GP?

Hamilton admitted Ferrari’s power deficit made overtaking the Mercedes drivers difficult but vowed to fight for every position. He praised his team’s effort, saying, *The boys did a mega job to fix my damage after FP3.* Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc echoed Hamilton’s frustration, blaming yellow flags for costing him a better qualifying result.