During the Hungarian Grand Prix, cameras captured a notable moment between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
- The two World Champions collided at Turn 1 while vying for a podium spot.
- Verstappen locked up, hit Hamilton, and both cars got tangled.
- After the race, they shook hands and exchanged words in the media pen.
- Verstappen was investigated for the collision but escaped penalties.
The Hungarian Grand Prix was nothing short of dramatic. Racing for the final podium spot, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collided at Turn 1. Verstappen locked up his Red Bull while trying to overtake Hamilton, causing his car’s rear tire to clip Hamilton’s front. This sent Verstappen airborne before a rough landing. Remarkably, he managed to finish in fifth place.
Following the adrenaline-packed race, an interesting moment unfolded in the media pen. Hamilton, ever composed, tapped Verstappen on the shoulder. The two rivals shook hands, and Verstappen told Hamilton, “we’ll speak after.” It was a brief but significant display of sportsmanship between the 2021 title contenders.
Despite the handshake, Verstappen maintained his stance that Hamilton moved during braking, causing the incident. “I got a lot of s**t thrown at me in Austria for moving under braking,” Verstappen explained. “But today, under braking, he just kept turning to the right.” The stewards investigated the collision but labeled it a racing incident, leaving Verstappen without penalties.
The tumultuous race saw Verstappen’s lead in the World Championship cut to 76 points, a rare sight for the reigning champ. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri took the top two spots, worsening Verstappen’s day. The Hungarian Grand Prix will be remembered not just for the on-track action but also for the off-track handshake, a fleeting moment of respect in the heated world of F1.
A handshake signaled respect amidst fierce competition between Hamilton and Verstappen in Hungary.
Source: Planetf1
