Lewis Hamilton and fellow Mercedes-GP driver Nico Rosberg collide during Lap 1 of the Spanish Grand Prix. Lluis Gene / AFP
Lewis Hamilton and fellow Mercedes-GP driver Nico Rosberg collide during Lap 1 of the Spanish Grand Prix. Lluis Gene / AFP
Lewis Hamilton and fellow Mercedes-GP driver Nico Rosberg collide during Lap 1 of the Spanish Grand Prix. Lluis Gene / AFP
Lewis Hamilton and fellow Mercedes-GP driver Nico Rosberg collide during Lap 1 of the Spanish Grand Prix. Lluis Gene / AFP

Hamilton and Rosberg crash out of Spanish Grand Prix after first lap collision


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Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg crashed out of the Spanish Grand Prix when their Mercedes’ collided on the first lap on Sunday.

Hamilton started from pole but was quickly overtaken by his German teammate.

As Hamilton tried to retake the lead, his car ran onto grass and bumped into Rosberg. Both cars then span out of control into the safety gravel.

The accident triggered the safety car to come out on the track.

Seeing the crash from @LewisHamilton's view... Who is at fault? #SpanishGP #beINF1 https://t.co/6owq3MjTn0

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