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Max Verstappen suffered a huge 51G crash on the opening lap of the 2021 British Grand Prix.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed regret for not reaching out to Jos Verstappen after Max’s crash at the 2021 British Grand Prix. The incident, which saw Verstappen and Hamilton collide at Stowe corner, resulted in a 51Gs crash for the Dutch driver. Hamilton received a penalty for the collision but went on to win the race, with Verstappen hospitalized. Wolff acknowledged that he should have personally checked on Max’s well-being instead of assuming he was fine based on a Red Bull engineer’s comment. Reflecting on the incident, Wolff admitted he could have handled the situation better and regrets not contacting Jos out of respect for his role as a father. Despite the competitive nature of the sport, Wolff recognized the importance of prioritizing safety and proper communication among teams.
