Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen opened up on the incident with Lewis Hamilton during the Hungarian Grand Prix, which came under the scanner of the FIA stewards. Verstappen believed there was no need for an investigation since their cars did not make contact.

Verstappen’s Red Bull team made its feelings on the incident clear in the immediate aftermath of the near miss with Hamilton, praising the four-time World Champion for “scaring” his rival off the track.

Max Verstappen suggested after the Hungarian Grand Prix that it was a 'startled' Lewis Hamilton that led to an FIA investigation for the Dutchman. On lap 29 of the race, Hamilton and Verstappen almost made contact when the four-time world champion attempted an audacious overtake on his old enemy, with Hamilton being forced onto the run-off area.