Verstappen vs Hamilton rather not too fierce: "Doesn't give a good signal"

22:22, 13 Sep 2021
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are, just like after the race at Silverstone, the talk of the day, if not the week. Apart from the penalty handed out to Verstappen, the question remains whether there was a guilty party at all? Wasn't it just a racing incident? Max Wilson thinks so.

The commentator said to Motorsport.com that he hopes Verstappen and Hamilton will continue racing like this for the rest of the season.

"Accidents between two drivers who are always racing close together, it happens. I think as long as they don't have a bad attitude, no ill intent, there's no reason to take it personally."

"It was a racing incident," Wilson continued."It's part of racing. I hope it stays that way. I'm an advocate of a fair fight that doesn't get personal, because in the sport that's not healthy and it doesn't send a good message. The good thing about it is that this rivalry, closeness, continues throughout the season. And I hope that will continue until the last race."

Three spot penalty in Russia for Verstappen

Which may have increased the chances of the Dutchman taking his penalty next week for using the fourth engine of the season. Bottas already did this at Monza, while Hamilton is yet to make this decision. The Briton, like the Dutchman, apparently can't wait much longer either.

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JohnAndrews 14 September 2021 at 11:12+ 11006

This is racing.

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George Xenakis 14 September 2021 at 01:23+ 246325

Should both navigators (Lewis & Max) ,not spare some space ,incidents, shall turn in to casualties.

claudel 14 September 2021 at 01:37+ 1336

George ,what about "attempted murder" on Lewis ? What is your take?

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George Xenakis 14 September 2021 at 02:02+ 246325

Lewis was at fault (in Silverstone), was penalised. Max was at fault (in Monza) was penalised. "Attempted murder" ? This isn't funny. Repetition comment = Do we cherish stewards , as long as they sympathize with us ? And hate them during their decisions (as long as they disagree with us) ? Can a team dispatch a pilot (any pilot) to a criminal court, so "we can take the contender out" ? Can we race inside a court room ? Yes we can.