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Max Verstappen has revealed that he still suffers from blurred vision following his high-speed crash with Lewis Hamilton during the 2021 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Verstappen and Hamilton went wheel-to-wheel on multiple occasions in 2021 and had numerous incidents where they came together. During the opening exchanges of that year’s British GP at Silverstone, […]
Verstappen and Hamilton had multiple wheel-to-wheel battles in 2021, resulting in several incidents where they collided, notably during the British GP at Silverstone when Hamilton made a reckless move on Verstappen at Copse corner, causing a 51G impact for the Dutchman. As a consequence, Verstappen still experiences vision problems, especially on bumpy tracks or those with many advertising boards. Hamilton received a 10-second penalty for the incident, but Red Bull believed it was insufficient, going to great lengths to challenge the decision. Despite the FIA rejecting Red Bull’s request for a review, tensions between the teams persisted, with Mercedes accusing Red Bull’s management of questioning Hamilton’s sportsmanship. In a reflection on the incident, three years later, Verstappen admitted considering retirement during the 2021 US Grand Prix due to blurred vision. Verstappen emphasized the importance of perseverance and focus in the face of adversity, underscoring the inherent dangers of competitive motorsport despite technological advancements.
