Logical winner of the Australian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen, achieving his 37th career victory, criticized Lewis Hamilton for not respecting the racing rules during their encounter at the third turn at the start. To such an extent that the Dutchman claims he only sought to avoid contact with the seven-time world champion.<\/p>\n
“I didn’t want to have any damage to my car because I knew we had a fast car. So, even losing one or two positions wasn’t the end of the world,” Verstappen said.<\/p>\n
The regulation is very clear about what is allowed – what is allowed now outside.<\/p>\n
But it is clear that it is not respected. This is something to take into account for the next races.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, Hamilton disputes and claims that both drivers gave each other space \u00ab, without touching or going off the track.<\/p>\n
\u00ab I didn’t make him go off the track, and he didn’t turn against me. We didn’t touch each other and that’s racing<\/b>, added the Mercedes driver.<\/p>\n
In the end, the Dutch driver managed to overtake Hamilton on the 12th lap of the race, notably with the help of his DRS, which gives him an “astonishing” top speed.<\/p>\n
\nOld rivals fighting hard \u2694\ufe0f<\/p>\n
Who doesn’t love to see @LewisHamilton<\/a> and @Max33Verstappen<\/a> take each other on?!#AusGP<\/a> #F1<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ADPgC6s1Ir<\/a><\/p>\n