F1 Live | Hamilton answers probe into F1 retirement, Leclerc criticises Russell over Hungarian GP rant
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Verstappen investigated for Hamilton incident
One of the biggest news moments of the day was the stewards' investigation into Max Verstappen. During the Hungarian Grand Prix, Verstappen made a move to overtake Hamilton. Hamilton reacted and went off the track. Hamilton claimed he was trying to avoid a collision while Verstappen did not see a reason for the investigation.
During the meeting with the stewards, Hamilton did not show. Afterwards, it was announced that Verstappen would not be penalised.
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Hamilton hailed as the 'GOAT' after negative comments
Hamilton's previous team principal, Toto Wolff, described him as the 'greatest of all time' or GOAT after being asked about his negative comments. After Saturday's qualifying, Hamilton said that he was useless and should be replaced. It was not only Wolff who came to Hamilton's defence, but also Hamilton's teammate Leclerc and his team principal Vasseur.
Vasseur said that Hamilton was "frustrated but not demotivated.". Hamilton himself told fans to "not count him out" after his bad race results.
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