ABU DHABI -- Red Bull driver Alex Albon said Lewis Hamilton sent him a private message to apologise again after the pair collided while fighting for second place at the Brazilian Grand Prix two weeks ago.
Albon was running second and on target for the best result of his career when Hamilton made contact with him on the penultimate lap. The collision spun Albon to the back of the field, while Hamilton was able to recover and finish third, which later became seventh once a post-race penalty was applied.
Immediately after the chequered flag, Hamilton walked from his car in the top three enclosure to find Albon and apologise face to face, but the Red Bull driver revealed the six-time world champion later sent him a direct message on social media.