Lewis Hamilton has been told by Formula One’s governing body that his accusation they endangered lives in the Tuscan Grand Prix is “offensive”.

Lewis Hamilton accused Formula One of putting drivers’ lives at risk in Sunday’s crash-hit Tuscan Grand Prix. The world champion overcame two red flags to win for a 90th time and move to within one of Michael Schumacher’s victory record.

Lewis Hamilton moved to within one victory of Michael Schumacher’s record after winning a dramatic Tuscan Grand Prix which was red flagged twice. Hamilton collected his 90th career win, taking the chequered flag 4.

Lewis Hamilton powered to the 95th pole position of his career at the Tuscan Grand Prix. The six-time world champion headed into Saturday’s qualifying session having failed to top any of the three practice sessions staged at Mugello.