At the 2021 Italian Grand Prix there was a terrible accident between title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, an accident that took both drivers out of the race. Fortunately, both drivers got away unharmed. As a result of the crash of both drivers, McLaren F1 with Daniel Ricciardo took its first win in almost a decade. This was McLaren’s first win since the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix, when Jenson Button was on the top step of the podium.
While everything was celebrated for McLaren F1, Hamilton was only relieved that he survived the incident relatively unharmed. The British driver only suffered from a sore throat. The latest 360 ° video released by F1 shows the effects of the crash.
F1 publishes 360 ° video of the Hamilton-Verstappen crash
F1 released a 360 ° video of the Hamilton-Verstappen crash with a camera that all cars wear on their noses. According to the footage, Max Verstappen’s car can be seen via Lewis Hamilton. First, the Red Bull Racing car made contact with Hamilton’s halo before the RB16B shot over the curbs onto the roof of the Mercedes F1 car. Without the halo, the seven-time driver world champion could have suffered serious injuries.
Lewis Hamilton explains crash with Max Verstappen
In a speech after the race on Sunday, Lewis Hamilton shared his view of the crash with Max Verstappen with the media. The British racing driver said: “We were obviously close in front, we had a slow stop, came out and braked in Turn 1. I made sure I left a car width on the outside and I was in the front of the curve, and the next, what I do know is that Max probably crossed the second curb or something like that – he obviously knew he couldn’t make the turn – and he drove into me. Next he’s just over me. So it’s definitely a shame and we will speak to the stewards afterwards, I’m sure of that. ”
After the incident was discussed with the stewards, Verstappen received a starting penalty of three places for the next race in Sochi. The Russian Grand Prix will take place from September 24th to 26th. In the F1 drivers’ standings, Verstappen (226.5) is five points ahead of Hamilton (221.5).
