WATCH: Lance Stroll hits into Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes in anger during Spanish Grand Prix

In an unexpected turn of events during the third Free Practice Session of the Spanish Grand Prix, a bizarre incident unfolded between Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll. The incident drew attention away from Ferrari's dominance at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Saturday Afternoon.

Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc showcased their prowess by topping the timesheets for Ferrari, with Sainz setting the fastest time of 1:13.013. McLaren's Lando Norris closely trailed in second place, just 0.030 seconds adrift of Sainz.

However, the session was marred by a dramatic clash involving Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Aston Martin's Lance Stroll. Hamilton inadvertently impeded Stroll during the crucial final stages of the session while the Canadian was on a flying lap. Immediately recognizing his error, Hamilton radioed his team, acknowledging, "I didn't see him, that's my fault," and gestured to give Stroll space on the track.

Here is the video:

Lewis Hamilton admits his mistake, while Lance Stroll intentionally runs wide and makes contact with his car.



A great example of sportsmanship from Lance Stroll! 👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/1R4xu2Oupv

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Despite Hamilton's attempts to rectify the situation, Stroll appeared to retaliate in a highly unusual manner. Rather than continuing with his lap or returning to the pits, Stroll proceeded to drive deliberately slowly but directly into the sidepod of Hamilton's Mercedes, creating a moment of shock and confusion among spectators and fellow drivers alike.

Will Lance Stroll face consequences?

The incident took a more serious turn as Stroll's actions seemed deliberate and premeditated, contrasting sharply with the typical sportsmanship expected in Formula 1. This clash comes amid a contentious weekend for Stroll, who earlier faced scrutiny from race stewards for missing a mandatory fan event, resulting in a team warning.

As a consequence of this unprecedented on-track altercation, Stroll is set to face the stewards once again, raising questions about the severity of potential penalties and the impact on Aston Martin's weekend. Meanwhile, Hamilton, despite being the unintentional instigator, may also face scrutiny for his role in the incident.