The all-conquering Silver Arrows will begin the defence of their constructors' crown when the season finally gets underway in Austria next month. Indeed, it is a rarity that six-time world champion Hamilton or teammate Valtteri Bottas end up in the barriers. They responded: "Obviously this depends on the accident itself but we generally expect each crash to cost roughly £300,000." It is an eye-watering figure and lays bare the pressure the drivers - including Hamilton and Bottas - face when racing their high-speed machines. The team is practising protocols for the Austrian Grand Prix on July 5, which will serve as the season opener.

Source: Daily Mirror June 12, 2020 21:58 UTC