Hamilton: Rosberg will be happy

Lewis Hamilton believes the controversial collision with Mercedes rival Nico Rosberg in today’s Belgian Grand Prix has made it very tough to overtake the German in the Formula One drivers’ championship and said: “I don’t know why he hit me but I’m sure he’ll leave here happy.”

The second-lap collision ultimately forced Hamilton to retire on lap 39 while Rosberg finished second behind Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo to extend his championship lead over the Briton to 29 points.