Lewis Hamilton delivered a heart-stopping moment during Free Practice 1 at the Dutch Grand Prix after losing control of his Mercedes and executing a full 360° spin before regaining control.
The seven-time world champion was pushing on a flying lap at Zandvoort when the rear of his car suddenly snapped coming out of Turn 10. Spectators watched in shock as Hamilton’s car pirouetted in a perfect circle, with smoke rising from the tyres. Remarkably, the Briton managed to avoid the barriers and kept his car intact, drawing a cheer from fans for his lightning-fast reactions.
Hamilton quickly reported over team radio, “That was close. The rear just went.” His race engineer confirmed there was no damage, allowing him to continue the session.
The incident highlighted just how tricky conditions were in FP1, with gusty winds and evolving track temperatures making grip levels unpredictable. Several drivers struggled for balance around the tight, banked Dutch circuit, but Hamilton’s full 360° recovery instantly became the standout moment of the session.
Despite the scare, Hamilton’s pace looked promising as Mercedes worked on both short-run and long-run data gathering. With the battle for podiums wide open this weekend, Hamilton’s resilience behind the wheel could play a major role in shaping Sunday’s race outcome.
For fans, the spin served as a reminder of Hamilton’s incredible car control—a split-second display of instinct and composure that turned what could have been a disaster into one of the highlights of the day.
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