‘I wasn’t expecting an apology’ - Lewis Hamilton reacts to FIA report over 'human error' in Abu Dhabi

Lewis Hamilton appreciated the admission of ‘human error’ over the 2021 Formula 1 season finale but said he was focusing on the new season. The FIA released their findings just before qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix, and with Hamilton finishing in fifth he was understandably keen to work on the current setup rather than look backwards. Ad/> He said: «I haven't seen it.

I saw it had come out but I've not read it. I've been focused on getting the job done. Bahrain Grand PrixWolff: Mercedes could lap half a second slower than Red Bull and Ferrari2 HOURS AGO »I'll read it maybe after the weekend or something like that.

I wasn't expecting an apology. We knew that probably wasn't going to happen, but at least there is that transparency that it's a human error.” Hamilton’s teammate George Russell is in ninth after qualifying, and Hamilton explained that his attention was taken up by improving the team’s chances for the new season. «We can't go back and change the past.

I look forward to focusing on the future and getting this car in the right window. We have a bit of work to do.» Leclerc claims Bahrain pole, Verstappen second with Hamilton down in fifth Leclerc and Ferrari have to prove themselves all over again — but now they have a chance Hamilton 'proud' of Mercedes efforts despite 'nightmare' new car Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff added: «It's a massive step change to what we've seen before. »Whether it is complete or not, weak or hard, to release it is a good step forward in terms of governance for us.