Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff Gives Statement Regarding Lewis Hamilton's Austin Grand Prix Crash

The Austin Grand Prix held in Texas, USA was a disappointing affair for Lewis Hamilton from start to finish. The 7-time World Champion had a horrible qualifying session and sprint race. Following this, the Mercedes driver crashed during the main race putting an end to a disappointing weekend for the driver. Lewis Hamilton was the only driver on the grid to not finish the race as he had to retire after his car spun out of control and crashed into the barrier. 

Toto Wolff On Lewis Hamilton's Crash 

"100 percent car. He was not even pushing at that stage. We saw it with George on Saturday, perhaps that was maybe over-pushing it, but still abrupt losing it and putting it in the wall. 

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"Today, there was wind and a bit of dirty air from the car in front. We definitely have an issue. I don't know if yesterday was the same. Lewis Hamilton doesn't lose the car on lap [two] like this," said the Mercedes boss and putting the entire blame on the car when speaking to SkySports F1. 

Lewis Hamilton's Verdict On His Crash 

"I mean that's never happened before. A first for everything, I guess.  

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"I wasn't even really pushing at that point. The car just started bouncing and Bono [race engineer Peter Bonnington] said I just got a 40kph tailwind but the left wheel was bouncing up in the air and then I lost the back end," said a distraught Lewis Hamilton after the Austin Grand Prix ended.