11 days after the accident ignited the blue touch paper of the season Formula one Fighting, Hamilton-despite being deemed “mainly at fault” by the butler-insisted that he did not regret it, and dismissed Verstappen’s claim that he was “disrespectful” to celebrate the victory in front of 140,000 British party fans.
Within hours of Hamilton’s controversial victory, Verstappen first filed a claim in Coventry’s hospital bed, in Hungary-the first since the Copse Cape crash with an astonishing 51G record. The second speech-and then he targeted Hamilton and Mercedes’ to show their integrity by claiming that their warm celebrations “showed what they really were.”
On Thursday afternoon, Verstappen’s Red Bull team submitted a file to the British Grand Prix administrators-it is understood that it is more than 20 pages-hoping that Hamilton’s 10-second free throw will be reviewed, which they think is very generous.
But the administrators were unmoved by the Red Bull’s evidence log. Hamilton won his 99th game, which allowed him to gain a foothold only 8 points behind Verstappen in Sunday’s game.
When asked if he would repeat the same action, seven-time world champion Hamilton replied: “I will do it like last time.
“In terms of how I review it, analyze it, and with all my experience-I have experienced a lot over the years-I will not change it.
“I don’t think our behavior is disrespectful. I really didn’t know that he was in the hospital.
“I saw him get out of the car on the screen. Knowing and celebrating what happened is one thing, not knowing and celebrating is another. Obviously, I don’t know.
“That was my home grand prix. We worked very hard, and God knows how long it will take to get such a result. For us, it was the first time in two years to have a home audience experience there. It was a memorable moment.
“The mood is high, this is not a deliberate celebration, it is natural, I will not hide my feelings.”
Hamilton, 36, called Verstappen, 23, in the days after the crash, trying to clear the air.
The Englishman added: “I want to check if he is okay and let him know that respect is still there, but it doesn’t look like it has been rewarded.”
Hamilton’s last words were made after he was told of Verstappen’s anger at the celebration.
A moment ago, the Red Bull rider said: “What I mean by disrespect is that one person is in the hospital and the other person is waving a flag after pushing another person to the wall at a speed of 51G, as if nothing happened.
“But not only that, it is the overall reaction of the team. This is not how you celebrate the victory, especially the way they get it.
“This is what I think is very disrespectful. It shows their real situation, and it appears under pressure. I don’t want to be seen.”
Before the hearing with the British Grand Prix administrator, Verstappen added: “I think the penalty is incorrect, especially when you eliminate your main opponent.
“At our speed, we are ahead of third place. Under normal circumstances, we are ahead of 40 and 50 seconds, so the 10 second penalty has no effect. This penalty should definitely be more severe.
“From my point of view, I did nothing wrong. I fight hard, I defend hard, but not aggressive, because if it is aggressive, I will squeeze him into the inner wall but give him space.
“If you hit the back of my car, there is nothing I can do. You can say that I am an aggressive driver, but I don’t think I am. I am a hard-working driver, but I know how to position my “I didn’t have to hit someone And involved in an accident. My penalty is zero (Hamilton has four points), which shows a lot. “
