Stage at the Italian GP with the maneuver between the drivers fighting for the championship, Verstappen and Hamilton
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton added a new chapter to the rivalry which they have had throughout the year with a touch at the Circuit de Monza and led to the withdrawal of the two when they were fighting for the position. Race that you enjoyed exclusively for Star +
The first to enter breaststroke was Max Verstappen, but the Red Bull team had a very slow stop with the tournament leader bringing him back to eighth ninth place, while the Mercedes team also went making a mistake with English, causing both of them to be on track.
On lap 26 Lewis Hamilton returned to seventh place and having Verstappen as a direct opponent.
Neither driver let go of the accelerator, nor gave way to the maneuver, so Max’s rim touched Hamilton’s car and caused the two to get stuck.
No one was injured, however the seven-time world champion was saved from further damage thanks to the halo, As the rear right rim of the RB16B passed at the level of the British helmet.
The drivers leave the Italian Grand Prix without points and the advantage in the leadership of the world drivers ’championship will be maintained by Max Verstappen for two more weeks, Who also had at that time the fast lap.
Both were considered favorites to win the race, despite the leadership Daniel Ricciardo had with his McLaren.