Lewis Hamilton has been called 'stupid' by former Formula One driver Christian Danner after the Mercedes star crashed into Fernando Alonso in the first lap of the Belgian Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion was sent airborne from the accident and the damage forced the Briton to retire while the Alpine man was able to recover to finish an impressive fifth.
The incident came as the former McLaren team-mates jostled for position down the Kemmel straight. The pair had quickly passed Sergio Perez who had struggled for grip off the start line.
Hamilton had looked to have stolen a march on his rival with an easy pass on the cards for P2 in the race however turned in too early, giving Alonso nowhere to go and causing the collision.
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