WATCH: “A racing incident,” F1 pundit gives an astute analysis of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton’ mega Hungarian GP crash

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton fought fiercely during the Budapest event.

WATCH: “A racing incident,” F1 pundit gives an astute analysis of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton’ mega Hungarian GP crash

Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Anthony Davidson (Via: Imago, X/sim, screenshot)

The 2024 Hungarian GP is done and dusted and one of the main talking points coming out of the event is Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton‘s crash. The duo collided on lap 63 of the 70-lap event and the former even went flying into the air!!

A lot has been said about the clash of the two heavy hitters and amidst all the noise, Sky Sports pundit, Anthony Davidson has come up with a precise assessment. He genuinely feels the crash was more of a racing incident than any of the two drivers’ fault.

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It was a racing incident I think, but the main cause of collision was because of Max, but he was a little bit compromised going into the corner.
Anthony Davidson via Sky Sports F1

Davidson has come up with a well-detailed explanation as to why Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton banged wheels at the Hungarian GP. Moreover, he has put a bit of the blame on the Dutchman for his super-aggressive move while locking both his front tires!

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No further action by FIA on Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton crash

While the world is chomping at the bits to have their say on the Verstappen-Hamilton Budapest crash, the FIA has decided to not take any action. They have deemed it as a racing incident where no driver was at fault.

Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen (via IMAGO, Screenshot via F1)
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen (via IMAGO, X/Motorsport, screenshot)
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.
FIA’s official statement

The verdict further had the following to add!

Accordingly, we determined that no driver was predominantly to blame and decided to take no further action.
FIA’s official statement

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton’s crash brought flashbacks of the infamous 2021 season. During that time the duo often got into close combat with each other. Looking ahead, the ongoing campaign has much to offer, after just 13 rounds, the season has produced seven different Grand Prix winners.

The 2024 season is a must-see spectacle where the lights of Verstappen and Hamilton could again be seen tussling and bringing joy to fans all over the globe. The Dutchman is currently sitting on seven wins this year.

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