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Adrian Newey has recalled his concern over the “horrible” incident between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the 2021 F1 British Grand Prix.
Newey, who is set to leave Red Bull for a new role at Aston Martin in March, shared his distress over the crash involving Verstappen at Silverstone, where the Dutchman later emerged victorious in 2021.
Recounting the incident on the High Performance podcast, Newey mentioned his anxiety during the collision at Copse corner, which resulted in Verstappen hitting the tyre wall at high speed, leaving him with concerns about the driver’s well-being.
Following the accident, there were tensions between Red Bull and Mercedes, with Red Bull feeling the Mercedes team lacked empathy for Verstappen’s condition.
Bradley Lord from Red Bull later expressed regret about how the situation was handled, acknowledging that their response to Verstappen’s crash at Silverstone in 2021 could have been more considerate of his well-being.
The aftermath of the incident strained the relationships between the teams and their fan bases, prompting reflections on how the situation could have been managed differently for a more compassionate outcome.
