Hamilton says “lot of damage” cost him “easy second” in Austrian GP
Hamilton started fourth for Mercedes at the Red Bull Ring, but managed to move up to second in the first stint after seeing Sergio Perez drop back and then overtaking Lando Norris.
But shortly into the second stint, Mercedes informed Hamilton that he had sustained damage to the left-rear of his car, costing him downforce.
Mercedes initially told teammate Valtteri Bottas not to race Hamilton …Keep reading