Horner points finger at 'desperate move' by Hamilton

This British Grand Prix will cause a lot of ink to flow. Started on pole, Max Verstappen (Red Bull) had a lot to do with Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) in the first hectometers of the race.

On the defensive while the Englishman attempted attack after attack, the Dutchman ended his race in the tire wall after being hit by his rival at the Copse entrance (9th corner of the track).

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An incident which caused the neutralization of the Grand Prix but above all anger among Christian Horner. “ In my opinion, this is a desperate move. (from Lewis Hamilton, Editor's note) launches the main Red Bull team at the microphone of Channel 4. He was determined to pass but he missed his attempt in the first half of the lap then, passing a wheel on the inside, it was a desperate move.

This is something that doesn't happen. Copse is one of the fastest corners in the world. You don't try to fit a wheel inside. This is very bad driving ».

Leaving his anger aside, Christian Horner was especially happy to see that Max Verstappen was doing well after his accident. “ He made an impact at 51Ghe explained. Thank God he escaped. This is the biggest positive point of the day for us. I'm relieved to see him in good shape. He made his own way to the medical center where he underwent protocol checks. He was out of breath. It's a great relief to see him come out (of the car) ".

As a precaution, Max Verstappen was taken to a hospital near the circuit where he underwent additional examinations, the FIA ​​announced.

Find the analysis of the British Grand Prix by our experts in AUTOhebdo No. 2321 available from Monday evening in digital version and Wednesday on newsstands.