War is declared between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen

For the 8th time, King Lewis repels the invasion and imposes himself on his lands. A victory as bitter as it was jubilant, acquired after sending Max Verstappen's Red Bull into the wall at Copse Corner and at the end of a spectacular recovery. At Silverstone, where the Sprint Race also made its debut, F1 went strong.

Published on 19/07/2021 à 14:32

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War is declared between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen

Copse could have been his Austerlitz, it was his Waterloo! Passing through all the states during these three days of all dangers, Sir Lewis will have experienced the deep satisfaction of being the fastest on Friday, before dropping to one knee during the Sprint Race on Saturday and defeating his opponent during the Grand Prix. A strong term, but appropriate given the fate reserved for Max Verstappen.

Fighting from the first meters ©Antonin Vincent / DPPI

Winner of the Sprint Qualifications, it was the Dutchman who occupied pole position, a reverse scenario to that of the day before. When the lights go out, Hamilton got the best start and moved inside the Red Bull au premier virage, mais le Batave se défendait avec autorité. Le Britannique attaquait à nouveau par l’extérieur à Brooklands, sans succès, puis par l’intérieur à Copse où sa roue avant gauche touchait la roue arrière droite de la Red Bul