Lewis Hamilton and George Russell clash in Japanese GP as Mercedes’ tactics spark controversy

The fight unravelled on the Suzuka circuit, where the seven-time globe champ ended up fifth, directly slipping by Russell in a thrilling race that left followers humming.

The triggers started to fly early when Russell implemented a bold overtake on Hamilton, just to give up the placement minutes later on. Tensions intensified more as both colleagues went wheel-to-wheel, articulating their irritation over the group radio.

Their most substantial run-in took place when Hamilton boldy pressed Russell off the track throughout a gripping altercation. To include in the dramatization, the duo could not settle on exactly how to ward off Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, that impended big in their mirrors.

Russell’s tire technique entered play, as he had problem with a one-stop strategy while others chose a two-stop technique. Hamilton begged with his group to allow him pass, saying that he had a far better possibility of resisting Sainz …