# Hamilton relieved after hitting mechanic in Belgian GP pit stop

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-19
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13564878/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-driver-says-heart-sank-when-his-car-hit-mechanic-in-belgian-gp-pit-stop-as-team-fined-by-stewards
- Language: en
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Lewis Hamilton's car hit a mechanic during a pit stop at the Belgian Grand Prix, but the crew member was unhurt. Ferrari was fined €30,000 for the incident. Hamilton finished fourth in the race, moving him back into second place in the Drivers' Championship.

## Key takeaways

- Ferrari fined €30,000 for unsafe release of Hamilton's car
- Hamilton's car hit a mechanic during a pit stop, but the crew member was unhurt
- Hamilton finished fourth in the Belgian Grand Prix, moving him back into second place in the Drivers' Championship

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