Lewis Hamilton accepted full responsibility for his fourth‑place finish at the Belgian GP, blaming a late‑Saturday crash that damaged his Ferrari SF‑26 грамот. The incident occurred when he carried too much speed through Turn 13 and skidded across gravel, clipping the barrier. The damage forced a rebuild that left the car’s balance altered, costing him valuable time in qualifying.

He said the five‑second penalty for a clash with George Russell was a domino effect of his own mistake. Hamilton also hit a mechanic on the exit of the pit lane, preventing a front‑wing tweak that could have helped his start on hard tyres. Despite the setbacks, he praised Ferrari’s strategy and pit stops, noting that the team had made “great decisions” and that the car’s pace could have challenged for the win.

He concluded the weekend with a commitment to improve and deliver the performance he knows he can achieve next week.