Vettel ‘a disgrace’ fumes Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has accused Sebastian Vettel of acting like a “disgrace” after he was deemed to have deliberately crashed into his title rival during a chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

This year’s Formula One championship burst sensationally into life here following four Safety Car periods, one red flag, and the spectacular demise of the sport’s so-called friendly rivalry in Baku.

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo won the race, while Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas recovered from last to finish second as Lance Stroll, the 18-year-old rookie, completed the most unlikely of podiums. Vettel finished fourth, while Hamilton crossed the line just 0.2 seconds behind his rival.