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The Grand Prix of Great Britain will became the most controversial race of the entire year in F1. A clash between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen , the two candidates for the world title, generated all kinds of debates: the Briton was unharmed, while the Dutchman ended up in hospital and with his car wrecked. D e movie.
Everything was generated by the maneuvers carried out by Hamilton, who as soon as he saw the green traffic light attacked his rival with the aim of to take the top spot early in the race. Verstappen, leader of the classification, defended himself as best he could.
They both went to the limit, and one came out losing too much.
The rivals collided in one of the most complicated corners of the whole circuit: Copse. And it was Verstappen who suffered the consequences: he lost control of the car and ended up crashing dangerously against the edge of the track.
Verstappen and Hamilton collide!
The title rivals come together at Copse, pitching Verstappen into a high-speed crash.
The Dutchman was able to walk away but he has been taken to hospital for precautionary checks # BritishGP 🇬🇧 # F1 pic.twitter.com/ol1s9dRJoa
– Formula 1 (@ F1) July 18, 2021
Hamilton was able to continue, and the luck of the red flag that was raised in the race allowed the mechanics of the Mercedes team to repair the car without losing positions.
The British paid a penalty of 10 seconds -for most insufficient-, but the power of their car, added to the skills that we know well enough that it possesses, were suf enough for the world champion to overcome the places he lost due to punishment and take a new victory at home.
Can’t beat a home win 🏆 #BritishGP 🇬🇧 # F1 pic.twitter .com / rDSJxUfKKV
– Formula 1 (@ F1) July 18, 2021
In more detailed images we can see how Hamilton’s front left wheel brushed against Verstappen’s right rear tire, generating an imbalance in the car of the Dutch driver, who could not avoid hitting the tire barrier .
The moment of impact between Hamilton and Verstappen 👀 # BritishGP 🇬🇧 # F1 pic.twitter.com/kxbV5xPYPt
– Formula 1 (@ F1) July 30, 2021
The car of the leader of the Red Bull team was practically destroyed, unable to “leave for his own means”. A tow truck intervened at the scene to rescue the vehicle and take it back to the pits.
Verstappen’s car is untangled from the barriers, lifted onto a pick-up truck and is on its way back to the pits
Well done to all the marshals 👏 # BritishGP 🇬🇧 # F1 pic.twitter.com/JtLW5oOMB2
– Formula 1 (@ F1) July 18, 1200
Max Verstappen to the hospital
The Red Bull team said that Max Verstappen walked out of the car after the accident, and that he was immediately taken to the medical center. dico of the circuit.
Then, on the recommendation of the doctors who evaluated him, the Dutchman was transferred to a local hospital for further precautionary tests .
Team Statement: Following a first lap incident at Copse Corner between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the British Grand Prix, we can confirm that Max Verstappen walked away from his car and was immediately taken to the Silverstone Circuit Medical Center.
– Red Bull Racing Honda (@redbullracing) July 18, 2021
Verstappen could not hide his discontent at how the race occurred: “ Fortunately I am fine. Very disappointed to come out that way. The penalty (to Hamilton) does not help us or do justice to the dangerous maneuver that Lewis made on the track. Watching the celebrations while in the hospital is disrespectful and unsportsmanlike, but we keep going . ”
Glad I’m ok. Very disappointed with being taken out like this. The penalty given does not help us and doesn’t do justice to the dangerous move Lewis made on track. Watching the celebrations while still in hospital is disrespectful and unsportsmanlike behavior but we move on pic.twitter.com/iCrgyYWYkm
– Max Verstappen (@Max 33 Verstappen) July 18, 2021
For his part, Hamilton emphasized the risks of this discipline, ensuring that although he will always compete “strong”, he will always do so. cleanly. “ I send my best wishes to Max, who is an incredible competitor ,” he noted.
Today is a reminder of the dangers in this sport. I send my best wishes to Max who is an incredible competitor. I’m glad to hear he is ok. I will always race hard but always fairly. My team showed grit and perseverance out there. It’s a dream to win in front of my home crowd💜🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/3S 16 uFYmDZ
– Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) July 30, 2021
Lewis Hamilton got dangerously close to Max Verstappen , who follows leading the drivers’ championship, but only by eight units. He had come to the race with a difference greater than the 30 points.
The next race will be in two weeks, exactly on August 1: the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton has won at this circuit for three consecutive years.
Verstappen’s lead is cut to 8 points # BritishGP 🇬🇧 # F1 pic.twitter.com/p8WgigIPCT
– Formula 1 (@ F1) July 30, 2021