Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen came together in the first lap of the British Grand Prix, and despite a penalty, the reigning World Champion won his home race. Charles Leclerc finished a close second as Bottas came home in third.
Racing incident probably for me. Slightly more towards Hamilton maybe since he didn't hit the apex. But at the same time it sort of feels like Verstappen thought he had cleared him. It's the slightest of touch as well. So fine margins. Either penalty or not is fine for me.
I'm not saying who's at fault and who's innocent, IMO both could have prevented it and it's shared blame.
But... if there's a "winner" on this, it's Hamilton. Max is used to fighting for position any way he wants and everybody accepts it, even Lewis always did so far. Now Hamilton has shown he won't back down as easily anymore, might make Max second guess himself before trying to bully Hamilton for position from now on.
I figured you'd be the first person on the forum complaining! You're so biased you can't even see that Max turned in.
He was infront, he needed to make the corner. Should he drive off the track for Sir Lewis? Its not the first time Lewis did this manouver. Penalty should be given.
Lewis was alongside on the strait, that means Max has to leave room he can't just turn in on someone.
Was he going towards apex or was he wide?
It's an honest question.
Disgusting act be Lewis. Did the same with Albon. Should have a harsh Penalty ! Max was slightly ahead in the turn & it was not exactly a low speed corner. He basically left him absolutely no room forget a car width. He was a middle of the road with no space. It was nowhere near even alongside, replays showed Verstapped clearly ahead & even Brundle said Hamilton didn't leave room for a car !
Should atleast be a 20 Second Stop Go type of penalty & hopefully not a 5s joke of a time penalty ! Hamilton's 7 titles are a joke like Villeneuve's World Title !
If Hamilton doesn't get punished for the pit maneuver it sets a dangerous precedent for future incidents, it needs to be settled here and now. Dangerous driving has no place in this sport.