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Monte Carlo, Monaco – Seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton narrowly avoided disaster after a heart-stopping crash during a private testing session in Monte Carlo. The Mercedes driver walked away unscathed, but the incident has raised concerns about the safety of the sport.
Hamilton was pushing his car to the limit on the notoriously challenging Monaco circuit when he lost control, clipping the barrier and sending his vehicle spinning into the tire barriers. The impact was severe enough to warrant an immediate red flag, with emergency services rushing to the scene.
“I’m just grateful to be okay,” Hamilton said in a statement. “It was a big hit, but the safety of these cars is incredible. I’m just glad I can walk away from it.”
The incident has sparked debate about the safety of the Monaco circuit, with some calling for increased safety measures to be implemented. However, Hamilton’s team, Mercedes, has defended the circuit, citing the importance of pushing drivers to their limits.
“Lewis is a professional, and he knows the risks involved,” said Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. “We’re just glad he’s okay, and we’ll be working to ensure our car is safe for the next race.”
The crash has also raised questions about Hamilton’s chances for the upcoming season. The British driver has been struggling to find form, and the incident has added to the pressure.
“Lewis is a champion, and he’ll bounce back from this,” said former F1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle. “But he needs to find his rhythm quickly if he wants to challenge for the title.”
Hamilton’s crash is the latest in a series of incidents involving top drivers, highlighting the ever-present dangers of the sport.
“Lewis’s crash is a reminder of the risks we take every time we get in the car,” said Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. “We’re all thinking of him and hoping he’s okay.”
As the F1 community breathes a collective sigh of relief, attention turns to the next race, where Hamilton will be looking to put the incident behind him and get his season back on track.
