Formula One is on the edge of chaos as Lewis Hamilton faces a tough decision after crashing out of final practice at the Belgian Grand Prix. The incident occurred in the final seconds of the concluding session at Spa-Francorchamps, where Hamilton lost control of his Ferrari and crashed into the barrier.
Hamilton, who was unharmed in the accident, got out of his car to inspect the significant damage to the back right of his Ferrari. The driver's car is now beyond repair, leaving him with a slim chance of participating in qualifying.
This is a major setback for Hamilton, who was in third place in the championship standings, just seven points behind George Russell and 25 points behind Kimi Antonelli. The young driver has been in top form this season, with five straight wins before two finishes outside the points in the past three races.
The incident has raised concerns about Hamilton's chances in the upcoming race, and his participation in qualifying will be a closely watched event. With the championship lead now cut to 25 points, Hamilton will need to pull out all the stops to stay in the running.