In an electrifying moment during the Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen had a dramatic collision that left fans and analysts buzzing, yet neither driver faced any penalties.
The FIA concluded that neither Verstappen nor Hamilton was predominantly to blame for their late-race collision. This decision came after a thorough analysis of video, timing, and telemetry data. The stewards, however, did note that Hamilton could have “done more” to avoid the incident.
The clash occurred on lap 63 while the two racers were battling for third place. Verstappen tried to overtake Hamilton under braking for Turn 1 but locked up and ran deep into the corner. His left rear wheel clipped Hamilton’s front right, causing Verstappen’s car to bounce into the run-off area before he regained control and rejoined the track. Hamilton ended the race in third, while Verstappen finished fifth.
Verstappen was outspoken about the incident, accusing Hamilton of moving illegally under braking. “I got a lot of shit thrown at me in Austria with people saying moving under braking, blah blah blah,” he said. “Today, under braking, he just kept turning to the right.” He argued that this forced him to lock up and led to the collision.
Despite Verstappen’s complaints, the stewards concluded that Hamilton’s actions were within the rules. They acknowledged that Hamilton could have possibly avoided the collision but found that neither driver was at fault. As a result, they decided against taking further action.
The debate over the incident didn’t stop there. Fans and pundits continued to dissect every aspect of the clash. Hamilton described the encounter as just a racing incident, while Verstappen stood firm on his criticisms. Nevertheless, the FIA’s verdict has put an official end to the matter for now.
Whether you side with Hamilton’s view or Verstappen’s, it’s clear that this clash will be talked about for some time. For now, the FIA’s decision stands, and both drivers will continue their fierce rivalry into the next races.
Source: Motorsport
