“That’s What it Was, Nothing More, Nothing Less”: David Coulthard Doesn’t Think Max Verstappen ‘Collided’ on Purpose


“That’s What it Was, Nothing More, Nothing Less”: David Coulthard Doesn’t Think Max Verstappen ‘Collided’ on Purpose

Max Verstappen and David Coulthard

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton’s collision at the Italian Grand Prix has been a hot topic of discussion. Probably more than the winner, as both the title contenders bowed out of the race after an incident which involved ‘Halo’ to come to protection of a driver. After heaps of criticism came towards the way of the Dutchman, David Coulthard feels that Max Verstappen did not purposely intend on colliding with Lewis Hamilton’s W12. 

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However, after the crash, the biggest speculation and question is how will the two title challengers get on now? Verstappen thinks he and his British rival are professional enough to move on. While the seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton seemed to be pretty angry with rival. David Coulthard also thinks we shouldn’t look too much behind it further. 

What was opinionated by David Coulthard?

David Coulthard
David Coulthard

“I don’t believe there was any intent on the part of any of the drivers,” Coulthard revealed to Motorsport.com. “We are not behind the wheel, the stewards are not behind the wheel, it is the drivers who have to do it. And you are dealing with two drivers who are eager to win and are fighting wheel to wheel. It’s up to them to make the decisions at that point. So in this case it’s about two of the best drivers in the world having to decide what’s right in the heat of the moment.” 

Lewis Hamilton-Max Verstappen Crash
Lewis Hamilton-Max Verstappen Crash

However, the 13-time Grand Prix winner knows Verstappen and Hamilton will both point to the other regarding the incident. “But neither of them will raise their hand and shout that it was their fault. They will both put the blame on the other.” In the end, the 23-year-old Limburger received a three-place grid penalty. 

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Coulthard concluded, “It is what it is. It’s two of the best drivers crashing with each other. It is what it was. Nothing more and nothing less.”

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