Hamilton hits jack man as Bottas sets pace in free practice

SOCHI: Formula 1 drivers' champion Lewis Hamilton is having bad time. Two weeks back he was involved in a crash with title contender Max Verstappen while on Friday, he sent flying his team's front jack man during second practice for the Russian Grand Prix here.

His team Mercedes confirmed that the jack man sent flying by Hamilton was unhurt in the incident.

Hamilton came into the Mercedes pit box too fast during FP2 and overshot his marks, knocking the front jack man over. The crew member was left on the ground as Hamilton apologised over the radio and asked if he was hurt.

"For everyone asking, our front jack man is OK," Mercedes tweeted later in the session.

The incident did not have any impact on the reigning champion as he finished second behind team-mate Valtteri Bottas, in FP2 for this weekend's race - while title rival Verstappen will start at the back of the grid for the Grand Prix on Sunday after taking a new Honda power unit. IANS

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