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Hamilton “didn’t hear that it was raining more” before high-speed spin | Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton said he spun late in the Brazilian Grand Prix because he didn't realised the conditions were deteriorating.

By Keith Collantine · RaceFans

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 8:46 PM

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Lewis Hamilton said he spun late in the Brazilian Grand Prix because he did not hear about worsening rain.
Hamilton started 20th due to power unit penalties before making up 11 places on the opening lap.
The driver struggled with overheating rear tires before switching early to slick tires during tricky conditions.

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Lewis Hamilton revealed that an unreceived weather warning caused his late spin during the Brazilian Grand Prix. The driver explained that his team previously informed him the drizzle would remain constant, leading him to push before encountering heavier rain at turn one without knowing conditions had worsened.

Hamilton started the race from 20th following power unit penalties, made up 11 positions on lap one, and navigated fluctuating tire strategies. Despite battling tire overheating and completing an extra pit stop, he praised his team's efforts as teammate Charles Leclerc finished two spots ahead in seventh.

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