Hungarian Grand Prix

WATCH: Hamilton makes first move to repair fractured Verstappen relationship

Sam Cook Monday 22 July 2024 20:42 Updated: 22:31

WATCH: Hamilton makes first move to repair fractured Verstappen relationship

Lewis Hamilton attempted to make amends with Max Verstappen after the Hungarian Grand Prix, following a collision between the pair.

In what looked like a reboot of the 2021 world championship battle, Hamilton and Verstappen collided heading into Turn 1 at the Hungoraring, with Verstappen's car sent hurtling into the air.

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While both drivers were able to carry on, Verstappen ruined his chances of a podium, and could only bring his Red Bull car home in fifth.

The incident itself saw Verstappen make a desperate move on Hamilton while the pair were battling for third position, with the Dutchman diving down the inside of Hamilton's Mercedes.

Verstappen had cut a frustrated figure throughout the race, and issued an x-rated rant in the direction of his engineer after being given what he described as a 's***' strategy.

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After the race finished, Hamilton was dismayed in his post-race interview to find out that Verstappen had not accepted blame for the collision, while Verstappen was bullish in his defence.

Now, a nice moment between the pair has been revealed in a social media post, with Hamilton quickly looking to diffuse any tension with his former arch nemesis by attempting to 'break the ice'.

#HungarianGP 🇭🇺 | Lewis Hamilton approached Max Verstappen after the race to “break the ice.”

“Nothing really [was said]. I just broke the ice, rather than walk past him. I thought it was the respectful thing. I have no problems.” pic.twitter.com/ZDVlvAMozu
— deni (@fiagirly) July 22, 2024

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