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Hamilton: I was just too late

Lewis Hamilton crashed out of the Canadian Grand Prix when the McLaren driver crashed into the back of Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen. Raikkonen stopped for the red lights at the end of the pitlane but Hamilton was too late hitting his brakes. A missed opportunity for the Briton as he lost the lead in the championship to Robert Kubica.

"We got into the pitstop, it wasn't a great stop and I saw the two guys in front of me and they were battling in the pit lane," Hamilton told Britain's ITV television. "I was obviously trying to make sure I didn't get involved with those guys. I saw the red light but by the time they had stopped and I had seen the red light it was a bit late," he continued.

"It's not exactly a racing incident as such but I think it's really unfortunate. It was one of those things I guess," Hamilton said. "It's a lot different if you crash into the wall and you are angry with yourself. It's not like that. I apologise to Kimi if I've ruined his race but that sort of thing happens.

"I would just rather that neither of us was out. We were so quick, I was breezing it. But next time."

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  • Force India upbeat after practice
  • Honda looking for more pace
  • Ferrari happy with Friday progress
  • Government will try and safe Canadian Grand Prix
  • Strong start for Toyota at home track
  • Renault shows encouraging pace at Fuji
  • Nakajima enjoys first day at Fuji Speedway
  • Glock fastest on Friday
  • Photos: Friday at Fuji
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• 09 Oct.
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  • Button still waiting for Honda's driver decision
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• 08 Oct.
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  • Senna hopes to join Toro Rosso or Honda
  • Di Resta to test McLaren at Silverstone
  • Canadian GP organisers surprised with FIA's decision
  • Ferrari boss eyes maximum points in Japan
  • Fuji Speedway snapshot

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