“The car started bouncing, the left front started bouncing and the rear end just came round. It was the same as George yesterday.”
has suggested Mercedes ’ new upgrade package potentially was the cause of his unusual spin during the early stages of the United States Grand Prix.
As quoted by Motorsport.com, Hamilton said: “I had a great start, was feeling good and got up to 12th. It was the best start that I’ve had at turn one in a long time. Hamilton hinted the upgrade package, which he was running in the race, while Russell wasn’t after his crash and subsequent pit lane start, possibly caused his spin.
“I was just saying about George obviously having the same problem yesterday, he has gone back to the old-spec car and is looking good out there, so maybe there is something with the new upgrade.
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