“The move was fully on!!” Max Verstappen defends himself following high-intensity Hungarian GP move on Lewis Hamilton 

Max Verstappen crashed while failing to pull off an overtake on Lewis Hamilton during the closing stints of the Budapest race.

“The move was fully on!!” Max Verstappen defends himself following high-intensity Hungarian GP move on Lewis Hamilton 

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton (Via: Imago)

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton collided into each other during the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen and Hamilton battled strongly for the final podium spot during the closing stages of the 70-lap race.

Max Verstappen has always had an aggressive approach to racing, which has piled misery on him on many occasions. One such incident unfolded during the race in Budapest, which saw Verstappen crash into Lewis Hamilton, thereby damaging his RB20.

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The 26-year-old has defended his move, claiming it to be legitimate despite the investigation by the stewards. Verstappen’s on-track tussle with Hamilton dates back to 2021, in which they regularly went against each other in chasing the win.

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I went for a move that was fully on. I didnt brake and then we made contact, but we'll hear what the Stewards have to say.
Max Verstappen said after the Hungarian Grand Prix

The three-time world champion’s move has been criticized, with many deeming it unfair and aggressive. Max Verstappen finished the race in P5 and now awaits a decision from the FIA, which will investigate the necessity of a penalty for him.

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Max Verstappen issues wake up call for Red Bull after disappointing Hungary run

Max Verstappen appeared visibly frustrated during the Hungarian Grand Prix, in which he struggled for the better part of 70 laps. The 26-year-old complained of the strategies and management of the team during the race.

Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)
Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)
At least with me they know that I don't make excuses, I'm always very real about that. But maybe not everyone is on the same wavelength. That doesn't frustrate me, but I do think some people need to wake up a little bit. We don't need to go into details about who those are.
Max Verstappen told select Dutch media including RacingNews365

Verstappen was not one to mince words when asked about his team’s approach post-race on Sunday. He strongly emphasized the need for certain people within the Milton Keynes-based team to work better amidst a compromising afternoon.

Red Bull’s lackluster run at the Hungaroring has helped second-placed McLaren close their championship gap to 51 points. The Milton-Keynes outfit will now call for immediate measures in order to win the upcoming race at Spa.

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