Hamilton Shrugs Off Verstappen’s Crash Blame After Heated Hungarian GP Encounter

Lewis Hamilton dismisses Max Verstappen's claim of fault in Hungary crash

In Budapest, Max Verstappen accuses Lewis Hamilton of being responsible for their crash, according to Lewis Larkam's report.

Max Verstappen is of the opinion that Lewis Hamilton was responsible for their intense encounter during the final moments of the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Throughout the race, as they vied for the last podium position, the longstanding competitors collided during the 63rd lap when Verstappen made a bold move to the inside, aiming to secure third place.

The driver from Red Bull made a mistake and went too far into the turn, causing his left back tire to hit Hamilton's front right tire. Verstappen ended up in a worse position due to the impact and was launched into the safety area.

Hamilton secured a third-place finish, as Verstappen fell back, ending up behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in fifth position.

"During an interview with Sky Sports, Verstappen explained, “I opted for a maneuver that was completely viable. However, at the point where I’m fully engaged in the braking zone, he unexpectedly continues shifting to the right.

Had I not veered away while simultaneously applying the brakes, a collision with him would have been inevitable. Instinctively, my reaction was to brake harder as he continued to swerve to the right.

Observers greatly exaggerated the events in Austria – their interpretations were not accurate, to say the least. However, that reaction was to the first action taken. Afterward, one would typically apply the brakes in a direct line, ensuring the wheels remained aligned.

"At that moment, it wasn't during the initial maneuver, but rather what followed. In the phase where we were slowing down, he continued veering to the right. That's not acceptable when another driver has already committed to taking the inside path.

"That's the reason I secured my position; if not, we were bound to crash since he was going to cut in front of me regardless."

"Ultimately, if your strategy is superior, you won't find yourself in that situation."

"However, I believe my action was justified. I executed a maneuver that was completely viable. In my opinion, I didn't apply the brakes too late."

Upon hearing Verstappen's perspective on the event, Hamilton chuckled and then said, "From my point of view, it was simply a part of racing. In the end, he had the faster car.

He transmitted it. I shifted slightly for defense. However, I exposed an opening on the inside. He braked hard. Unable to steer, he altered his course and ended up grazing my wheel.

"Hence, had he been restrained, he would have passed by."

Red Bull's team leader, Christian Horner, acknowledged that he too viewed it as merely a "racing incident."

The stewards conducted an investigation into the incident and concluded that no further measures were necessary, determining that "no driver was primarily at fault".

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