FIA Delivers Verdict on Max Verstappen
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The FIA has issued its ruling on an incident involving Lewis Hamilton (Car 44) and Max Verstappen (Car 1) during the Hungarian Grand Prix. Verstappen was under investigation for forcing Hamilton off the racetrack in a battle for P11.
Mid-race, Verstappen was chasing the seven-time world champion when he got too close for comfort at Turn 4. Hamilton veered off the track and rejoined the race behind Verstappen.
A single POV in the broadcast made it appear like Hamilton was pushed off the track to avoid a collision. Notably, Verstappen had not passed Hamilton when he went off the racetrack. However, after analyzing the incident with the help of multiple camera angles, the FIA issued its verdict, stating no further action was required. It stated:
"The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 1 (Max Verstappen), team representatives and video and in-car video evidence. The driver of Car 44 (Lewis Hamilton) waived his right to attend the hearing.
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 leads Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at...
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 leads Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 03, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary. More"The driver of Car 1 stated during the hearing that he had gained some momentum on Car 44 out of Turn 3 with fresher tyres and used this momentum to make a move on the inside into Turn 4. He further elaborated that he was in full control of his car and could have stayed further to the inside to leave space for Car 44 on the exit. However he said, as Car 44 had gone off track, he elected to use all of the track on the exit.
"The team representative of Car 44 confirmed that there was no contact between both cars and further stated that the driver of Car 44 chose not to attempt to remain on track.
"Taking all this into account, the Stewards determine that there was no contact and that the incident does not qualify as forcing another car off track despite the ambitious nature of the overtaking attempt and take no further action."
Hamilton started the race in P12 and finished in the same position. Verstappen, on the other hand, started the Grand Prix in eighth, but finished P9.
2025 Hungarian Grand Prix Results
1. Lando Norris (McLaren)
2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
3. George Russell (Mercedes)
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
5. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
6. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber)
7. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
8. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
9. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
10. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
11. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
12. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
13. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber)
14. Carlos Sainz (Williams)
15. Alex Albon (Williams)
16. Esteban Ocon (Haas)
17. Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls)
18. Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
19. Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
20. Ollie Bearman (Haas) - DNF
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