Former Formula 1 title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have been summoned to the Hungarian Grand Prix stewards for their mid-race run-in.
Hamilton was attempting to recover from qualifying down in 12th place but lost places in the opening laps and was outside the top 10 and yet-to-pit when Verstappen caught him on fresh tyres.
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Hamilton has to run wide as Verstappen goes on the charge at Turn 4 - that was close! ?
Verstappen up to P11 ⬆️#F1 #HungarianGP pic.twitter.com/sz0q57Nrpu
Hamilton was being held up by being the third car in a train led by Ollie Bearman’s Haas.
Verstappen attempted a move on Hamilton on the inside of the Turn 4 left-hander, and they narrowly avoided contact as Hamilton took to the run-off and dropped behind Verstappen.
The incident was quickly noted and then the decision was made for the stewards to investigate it after the race, despite both cars still running.
The reason for an investigation is described by the stewards as Verstappen "allegedly forcing [Hamilton] off track".
It’s the second successive Hungarian GP in which the duo has collided. Last year’s collision at Turn 1 briefly sent Verstappen airborne.
In the end, the stewards decided no further action was needed there.
