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Max Verstappen claims Lewis Hamilton was running scared at Hungarian GP
After the Hungarian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen suggested that Lewis Hamilton’s startled reaction led to an FIA investigation.
During the race, Hamilton attempted an audacious overtake on Verstappen, nearly making contact and forcing Hamilton off the track.
Both drivers had a dismal day, with Verstappen finishing ninth and Hamilton 12th, leading to a post-race investigation by the stewards.
The stewards found no wrongdoing from Verstappen and issued a no further action verdict, with Hamilton not attending the meeting with the stewards.
Verstappen expressed disappointment at having to face the stewards post-race, questioning the necessity of the investigation in a non-contact incident.
The rivalry between Hamilton and Verstappen has been intense, with Verstappen clinching the 2021 championship after a season filled with thrilling battles and collisions.
Both drivers are currently struggling in the 2025 season, with McLaren dominating and neither Red Bull nor Ferrari regularly challenging for wins, prompting Hamilton to suggest his team may need to replace him.
