LEWIS HAMILTON crashed his upgraded Mercedes on the finish of a observe session – simply hours earlier than qualifying at Monaco is ready to start.
The seven-times world champion slid into the wall on the iconic circuit after misjudging his breaking.
Hamilton triggered the crimson flag on the finish of FP3 after crashing at MirabeauCredit score: Getty
A crane was wanted to airlift Hamilton’s automobile off the monitorCredit score: Reuters
Stewards needed to usher the cussed Mercedes automobile off the tight and twisty circuitCredit score: Reuters
Hamilton would have been in excessive spirits heading to the Monaco paddock with loads of upgrades set to turbocharge his automobileCredit score: Getty
His Mercedes automobile was then caught within the limitations with clear injury to his left entrance wheel on the Mirabeau nook.
It’s a nightmare for the Mercedes man who might want to pray mechanics can repair his automobile earlier than qualifying in just some hours’ time.
The job must be greater than achievable however it isn’t ultimate preparation for Hamilton, who was trying to set a quick lap within the closing observe session.
He and team-mate George Russell have new upgrades to cope with on this race as Mercedes look to show their season round.
The constructors have introduced in a tonne of recent elements as they appear to meet up with Max Verstappen’s Purple Bull staff.
The brand new elements embody a brand new flooring, new sidepods, a modified entrance suspension and a tweaked rear wing.
The upgrades have been suppose to reach within the final race for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix earlier than flooding in northern Italy noticed the race cancelled.
The indicators have been encouraging for Hamilton to date.
Hamilton and Russell will get pleasure from loads of new elements of their Mercedes automobile this weekend
He completed third-fastest in Free Observe 1 earlier than coming sixth-fastest within the second session yesterday.
His crash right now follows comparable incidents yesterday for Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon of Williams, with each additionally having been caught out by the tight and twisty nature of F1’s most well-known monitor.
The distinctive components of Monaco’s structure imply followers predict an thrilling qualifying session.
Conventional tracks and even different avenue circuits have been dominated by Purple Bull this season however their blistering tempo is not going to be as advantageous at Monaco.
Ferrari, Mercedes and Aston Martin will all be hoping to upset the championship leaders this weekend.