First-lap F1 Belgian GP clash is Hamilton’s mistake

On the opening lap Hamilton tried a move on Alonso for third place around the outside on the entry to Les Combes, but the Mercedes driver squeezed his rival and that triggered a collision.

Alonso avoided any major damage but Hamilton’s car was thrown into the air and the British driver had to stop at the side of the track under instruction from his team due to damage.

Immediately after the clash Alonso said on team radio: “What an idiot closing the door from…