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Hamilton regrets pit decision at British GP

Lewis Hamilton concedes he wouldn't have pitted under the late safety car at the British Grand Prix had he known he would lose second place to George Russell.

Seven-time world champion Hamilton was behind Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc when the race was neutralized in the closing stages after Max Verstappen crashed at Stowe in his Red Bull. The late safety car period led to Hamilton losing second place to Russell as a result of his second pit stop. sweetbonanza.qpon

Hamilton's admission comes after a dramatic British GP where Leclerc took victory following Verstappen's crash, with Hamilton ultimately finishing third behind Russell.