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FIA justifies decision to penalize Hamilton for Verstappen crash

The FIA stewards explained their decision to hold Lewis Hamilton accountable for the opening lap crash that sent Max Verstappen into the barriers. The two championship contenders made contact on the entry to the high speed Copse corner on the opening lap of the British Grand Prix when Hamilton lunged down the inside of Verstappen, but clipped the Dutchman's right rear wheel. The contact pitched Verstappen into a spin and broadside into the barriers. The Red bull driver emerged unscathed from the crash but was nevertheless taken to hospital for some precautionary exams. Hamilton went on to win the race, snatching P1 from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc two laps from the checkered flag after...
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