F1 Old-Timer Lewis Hamilton Once Lashed Out at the “New Generation” Over On-Track Behavior

Lewis Hamilton has been a voice of gravitas and reasoning in F1 for a long time. The 37-year-old cool, fun, and engaging Briton has matured tremendously over the years, which sets him apart from the ‘current’ generation of drivers. But, as cool as he has been on and off the track, he has undoubtedly had moments when his rage got the best of him.

One of the most notable is the epic fight between Charles Leclerc and Mercedes at Monza in 2019, where the Ferrari driver took away the win despite hard attempts by both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. After the race, Lewis commented on the race director’s way of warning Charles Leclerc and the driver’s driving.

The two drivers clashed at the Della Roggia chicane on a number of occasions, with one incident seeing Leclerc squeeze Hamilton wide as they entered a corner. FIA race director Michael Masi showed Leclerc the black-and-white flag and asked him not to repeat the incident.

Over this, Lewis Hamilton was quoted by RaceFans, “It seems the new generation get away with a lot more in that space of how they maneuver their car compared to, I would say, the more experienced drivers. But it’s good knowledge, now I know, and look forward to the next one.”

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Hamilton’s frustration must’ve been high finishing third behind the eventual race winner, Charles Leclerc, and teammate Valtteri Bottas.

What actually got Lewis Hamilton angry? 

The race was a particularly tough drive for Lewis, as anything that he and Mercedes threw at Leclerc, the Monegasque overcame. Eventually, it was Lewis who slipped to the third position as the team gave the nod to Valtteri Bottas to challenge Leclerc.

When asked about his thoughts about race and the incidents, Lewis said, “It doesn’t really matter what I think. We’ve gone over and over this multiple times and it’s pointless me bringing it up. I avoided the collision and then just kept focusing and trying to get close.”

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It is possible that the change in attitude towards penalties is a result of a desire to encourage more exciting and dynamic racing, with the aim of attracting a younger audience to the sport. What do you think?