Stewards reach verdict in Max Verstappen-Lewis Hamilton collision during Hungarian Grand Prix

The FIA reached a verdict of no further action, after Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton collided at Turn 1 of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

The Red Bull and Mercedes drivers both reported to the stewards over an alleged breach of the International Sporting Code by Verstappen – which concerns causing a collision.

No further action over Max Verstappen-Lewis Hamilton Hungary collision

Verstappen had been chasing Hamilton for the final podium position during the Hungarian Grand Prix, but found his path blocked by the Mercedes driver as he held on to his 200th career podium finish come the chequered flag.

But with Verstappen looking to find his way by at Turn 1, he locked both front wheels and his rear tyre collided with Hamilton’s front, sending the Red Bull airborne before a hard landing.

He was able to carry on, but fell behind the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc as Verstappen eventually crossed the line fifth in a difficult afternoon for the reigning World Champion.

In their verdict, the stewards said it was Hamilton who said it was a racing incident between the two drivers, while Verstappen believed the Mercedes driver moved under braking to defend his position.

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The stewards wrote: “On the approach to turn 1, both Car 44 and Car 1 overtook Car 23.  Car 44 returned to the racing line before the braking zone and commenced to turn into turn 1.

“Car 1 approached the turn faster than on previous laps (due to DRS) and braked at the same point as previously.

“The driver of Car 1 argued that Car 44 was changing direction under braking.  The driver of Car 44 stated that he was simply following his normal racing line (which was confirmed by examination of video and telemetry evidence of previous laps).

“It was clear that Car 1 locked up both front wheels on the approach to turn 1 prior to any impact occurring but missing the normal cornering line for a typical overtaking manoeuvre.

“The driver of Car 44 stated that this was a racing incident, whilst the driver of Car 1 argued that this was a case of changing direction under braking.

“The Stewards do not consider this to be a typical case of “changing direction under braking” although it is our determination that the driver of Car 44 could have done more to avoid the collision.

“Accordingly we determine that no driver was predominantly to blame and decide to take no further action.”

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