Lewis Hamilton says it is ‘mind-blowing’ that people cheered his 140mph crash

Lewis Hamilton says it is ‘mind-blowing’ that people cheered his 140mph crash
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton crashed in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix (Matthias Schrader/AP)

Lewis Hamilton has taken aim at Max Verstappen’s supporters by saying it is “mind-blowing” they cheered his crash at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Hamilton ended up in the tyre wall after he lost control of his Mercedes at 140mph in qualifying on Friday night.

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