The Dutchman ‘avenged’ 2024
In the 2024 edition of the Hungarian GP, Max Verstappen concluded a rather ‘faulty’ GP with an inside attack at Turn 1 against Lewis Hamilton, in which he flat-spotted his tires, went wide, and then lost the position to Charles Leclerc.
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Yesterday, the four-time world champion took revenge, avenging that inconclusive attack with a surgical overtake in which he managed to perfectly stop his Red Bull, regaining third position after the undercut suffered during the first pit stop.
Hamilton via radio apologized to the Ferrari pit wall for the overtake, admitting that he did not expect an attack from his rival.
“I noticed Hamilton wasn’t paying attention and I attacked – Verstappen explained to ViaPlay – it was a bit like in 2024 because he moved under braking and when that happens it’s always risky, but it went well. It was my only chance to regain the position and I took it, I knew we were effective under braking. Our problems in general are still far from being solved”.
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