Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has sent Williams driver George Russell a message of encouragement after his fall at the end of the race at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
For the second consecutive year in Russell, Russell lost the opportunity to score his first points for Williams after being involved in a violent high-speed accident with Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas while battling for ninth place on Sunday.
Russell and Bottas initially blamed each other for the accident before the Briton publicly apologized to the Mercedes driver on Monday and acknowledged that he “should have dealt with the whole situation better”.
“Emotions can be high in the heat of the moment and yesterday mine beat me,” added Russell.
“I apologize to Valtteri, my team and anyone who has felt disappointed with my actions. That’s not who I am and I expect more from myself knowing that others expect more from me.
“I’ve learned some tough lessons this weekend and I’ll make it a better driver and a better person for the experience. Now the focus is fully on Portugal and the chance to show what I’m really about. Thank you for all the positive and negative news. They will all help me grow. “
On the subject of matching items
Seven-time world champion Hamilton commented on Russell’s Instagram post and offered his support to his young compatriot.
“Strength comes from vulnerability,” wrote Hamilton. “If you don’t make the mistake, you may never learn the lesson. Respect for taking responsibility. On to the next.”
Words of encouragement from the Champ #ImolaGP # F1 pic.twitter.com/3s0jNG8Bll
– Formula 1 (@ F1) April 19, 2021
On the subject of matching items
It’s the second time in two days that Hamilton has spoken out in favor of one of his passengers after sending comforting words to Lando Norris after the McLaren driver lost his best qualifying result for violating track restrictions.
Norris secured his second podium in F1 on Sunday, one place behind Hamilton in third place.
how it started how it ended pic.twitter.com/GefDmRtL29
– Formula 1 (@ F1) April 19, 2021
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