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Lewis Hamilton almost forced to miss 2022 Dutch Grand Prix due to 45G shunt

It's been revealed that the aftermath of Sir Lewis Hamilton's collision with Fernando Alonso on the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix measured a jaw-dropping 45G, leaving no surprise as to why the seven-time World Champion was afraid of breaking his back. Both Hamilton and Alonso made excellent starts at Spa-Francorchamps, with the former team-mates running second and third along the Kemmel straight. As they neared Les Combes, Hamilton who was in third at the time, swooped to the outside of the Alpine F1 Team driver to attempt an overtake. The seven-time World Champion judged the move completely wrong and cut across the front of the Spaniard at the apex of the...
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