

Verstappen calls Hamilton's celebrations ``disrespectful.`` Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is furious and the war of words between him and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is just starting. Verstappen goes to the hospital for checks. Despite a 10-second time penalty, Hamilton wins the race to shred Verstappen's lead from 33 points to eight. Hamilton clips Verstappen and sends him crashing out on Lap 1 and into a crash barrier at 51G. Verstappen gets away from pole but Hamilton draws on all his speed to stay with him heading into Copse _ the fastest corner at Silverstone _ and tries to overtake. Another victory for Verstappen will stretch his lead to 40 points. Verstappen takes pole to put Hamilton under massive pressure after his five races without a win. He's in supreme form and Mercedes is worried heading to the British GP.Ī title race that has defined the magic of our sportThat has captivated fans and thrilled new audiencesOn Sunda… - Formula 1 1639261902000 SILVERSTONE SHAKE-UP The season turns upside down in a flash.

He leads the defending champion Hamilton 5-3 for wins and 5-2 in pole positions.
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The Red Bull driver is driving and sounding like a champion.

VERSTAPPEN'S SURGE Verstappen leaves Austria in complete control after three straight wins put him 32 points clear. Neither scores points but damage limitation goes Verstappen's way in the first of several dramatic races that shape a unique season. From the restart, Hamilton makes an astonishing error by switching his brakes off and goes straight off track. Surely this gifts Hamilton the title lead? Not so. With four laps left he crashes after a blown tire. BLOWN TIRE, BLOWN CHANCE Verstappen looks imperious at the Azerbaijan GP but keeps pushing for fastest laps instead of nursing his lead. Max Verstappen gained a potentially decisive advantage in his epic battle for the Formula One world title on Saturday by claiming pole for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Max Verstappen on pole for title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
