Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain (L) leads the race ahead of teammate Nico Rosberg of Germany after the start of the Belgian F1 Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps August 24, 2014. REUTERS/Yves Herman
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS Belgium (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton accused Mercedes team mate and Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg of deliberately colliding with him and wrecking his Belgian Grand Prix hopes on Sunday 'to prove a point'.
The incident on lap two left Hamilton with a puncture and ultimately led to the Briton's retirement from the race, while title rival Rosberg went on to finish second and extend his lead to 29 points.
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