12
Sep
2021
Hamilton explains 2mm error that led to poor sprint race start
Hamilton lined up second on the grid behind Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas for the 18-lap sprint race on Saturday evening, giving him a chance to pick up some crucial points in the F1 title race.
But a poor getaway saw him slip behind Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris on the run down to Turn 1.
Hamilton had hoped to…