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Damon Hill has offered his view on the Austrian Grand Prix clash between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris
Damon Hill believes that the clash between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris at the Austrian Grand Prix was inevitable and deprived fans of a thrilling conclusion to the race. Verstappen was deemed at fault by the stewards and received a time penalty, while Norris was penalized for track limit infringement. Despite Norris’ penalty being irrelevant due to retirement post-collision, the duo had several close calls with Norris displaying strong pace. Hill criticized Verstappen’s defensive tactics, cautioning other drivers to be wary in future battles, suggesting that the collision was brewing for a few laps. Norris maintained that Verstappen was to blame, with Hill questioning whether Norris could have taken a different approach to avoid the incident. The uncertainty of the outcome and the strategic decisions made during the race left Hill contemplating the clash as a missed opportunity for a thrilling finish.
