Lewis Hamilton ‘would repeat move’ that caused Max Verstappen crash

Dutch driver went to hospital after incident at British GP
Hamilton will endure racist abuse if it leads to equality

Lewis Hamilton has said he would repeat the move against Max Verstappen that led to the Dutchman crashing out of the British Grand Prix. The pair clashed at Silverstone and while Hamilton was unequivocal in his belief that he was racing fairly, Verstappen issued another scathing attack on the world champion and his Mercedes team, insisting once again that their celebrations of victory while he was in hospital were “disrespectful”.

Hamilton and Verstappen are in a close fight for the Formula One title this season. Before the British GP Verstappen had a 33-point lead over the world champion. On the first lap at Silverstone Hamilton had attempted a pass up the inside of Copse corner, the two cars touched and Verstappen was sent off at high speed into the barriers, ending his race. Hamilton was adjudged by the stewards to have caused a collision and was punished with a 10-second penalty but still went on to win, reducing his deficit to just eight points.