Lewis Hamilton Criticizes Former F1 Drivers After German Grand Prix Win

Lewis Hamilton launched a tirade towards ex-Formula 1 drivers, who were commentating on British broadcaster Sky Sports during the recently concluded German Grand Prix on Sunday.

The Mercedes driver made the claim after taking a famous victory with a storming drive from 14th place on the grid. The Briton was aided by Sebastian Vettel, who crashed out of the race with 15 laps to go after a short shower made parts of the tract damp.

Hamilton looked up to the heavens and thanked god for helping him with one of the best wins of his career. The four-time world champion however was bemused the former drivers that were commentating on the race did not have "one good word" to say about him.

The British racer made the claim via his official Instagram account which boasts of 6.7 million followers, but the post was removed soon after. It is likely to be a topic of discussion when the season resumes in Hungary this upcoming weekend.

"I never get to watch the races but just got home and watching Sky," Hamilton wrote, as quoted by the Telegraph. "I find it amazing listening to the ex-drivers commentating [and] not a single one of them could find a good word to say.”

"Whatever the reason is, it's OK, and I forgive you. Positivity and love wins always and no matter what words you use to try and undermine me, I started 14th today and finished 1st. God is good all the time."

The publication stated the former Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg along with 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill and former racer Martin Brundle were part of the commentary team for the German Grand Prix on Sunday.

Rosberg and Hamilton shared a fractious relationship during their time together at Mercedes, but the former was full of praise for his former teammate after his victory. He praised his comeback by suggesting that the Briton is one driver who should never be underestimated.

“Never write off Lewis because he always comes back, and that is a fact," Rosberg said after the race. "He showed it again by taking home the win."

Hamilton regained the F1 Drivers’ championship lead following his win in Germany. And Vettel’s crash in the latter stages of the race saw him drop 17 points behind the Britain, with many calling it the turning point in the title race.

There are 10 races remaining until the end of the season, and it is certainly not the end of the road for the Ferrari driver. The German can look to immediately make amends as the F1 juggernaut heads to Budapest for the 12th race of the season – a track that should favor the Red Bull and Ferrari cars more than Mercedes.