Silverstone 2021: the declaration of war between Hamilton and Verstappen

The last British Grand Prix was a major weekend of the epic 2021 season. Theater of the first sprint race in F1 history, Silverstone also saw the first big collision of the season between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, in Copse. Here is the article written in the July 21 issue by our special correspondent.

Published on 30/06/2022 à 11:22

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Silverstone 2021: the declaration of war between Hamilton and Verstappen

The fateful moment, when Hamilton sent Verstappen into the background at Copse. © F1

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.

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 at the first corner, but the Batavian defended himself with authority. The Briton attacked again from the outside at Brooklands, without success, then from the inside at Copse where his front left wheel touched the rear right wheel of the Red Bull which, sent off the track, ended its race in the wall of tires.

Le choc était d’une rare viol