Lewis Hamilton crashed his Ferrari at the end of final practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday, leaving the team with urgent repair work before qualifying.
According to ESPN, the crash gave Ferrari a significant job to get Hamilton's car ready in time for the qualifying session. No further details about the extent of the damage or Hamilton's physical condition were immediately available, but the timing of the incident, at the close of the final practice session, left minimal time for the team to respond.
Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, is in his first season with Ferrari after departing Mercedes. The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps is one of the most demanding circuits on the Formula 1 calendar.
Qualifying results will determine Hamilton's starting position for Sunday's race.
