Lewis Hamilton suffered a nightmare start to the United States Grand Prix, spinning out of the race into the gravel on the third lap, bringing out an early safety car.
The seven-time world champion started way back in the pack after a dismal qualifying session and got off to a great initial start, climbing up to 12th on the opening lap after capitalising on contact between Alex Albon and Esteban Ocon ahead.
Unfortunately for Hamilton, that success didn’t last long. On lap three, the legendary Brit lost the rear on corner entry at Turn 19, spinning into the gravel trap and beaching his W15.
Hamilton put his foot to the floor in an attempt to dislodge his car but this was to no avail. On the radio he issued a simply apology to his team: “Sorry, guys.”
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