Lewis Hamilton accuses Max Verstappen of dangerous behavior after Grand Prix van Hungary

Date: August 5, 2025

During the recent Grand Prix of Hungary on the Hungaroring, the tension between Formula 1 giants Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen flared up again. A daring catch -up action by Verstappen on Hamilton in bend four caused a heated confrontation, both on and next to the track. Hamilton, who was forced during the incident off the track, expressed fierce criticism of Verstappen and called his driving behavior “dangerous” and the Dutchman himself “a madman”. He called on the FIA to take appropriate measures against Verstappen because of his aggressive maneuver.

The incident in bend four

During round 30 of the Hungary Grand Prix, Verstappen tried to catch up on freester tires, Hamilton on the inside of turn four. Hamilton, who was driving for Ferrari at that time, was surprised by the speed of Verstappen and had to move to the outside of the track to avoid a collision. Although there was no contact between the two cars, the incident was noted by the stewards for further investigation. Hamilton did not comment on the on -board radio during the race, but afterwards he expressed his frustration and insisted on a punishment for Verstappen.

The FIA investigated the incident after the race and called on both drivers to do their side of the story. Strikingly enough, Hamilton did not appear at the hearing, while Verstappen was present to explain. According to Verstappen, he had full control of his car and he could have offered Hamilton enough space, but Hamilton chose to get off the track. The stewards eventually concluded that there was no contact and that Hamilton himself decided to leave the job, so that no punishment was imposed on Verstappen.

Hamilton’s fierce accusation

After the race, Hamilton expressed his dissatisfaction in the media. He described Verstappens as “reckless” and called the Dutchman “a crazy” who jeopardized the safety of other drivers. Hamilton emphasized that the FIA had to send a clear message by punishing Verstappen for what he considered irresponsible driving behavior. These harsh words caused a lot of commotion in the Formula 1 world and on social media, where fans responded divided. Some supported Hamilton’s call for a stricter approach, while others felt that he was overlooking and that the incident was a normal racing incident.

Verstappens sharp reaction

Max Verstappen, known for his direct and fearless attitude, did not leave Hamilton’s accusations unanswered. In an interview after the race, he responded with a hard, eight -word statement:“He was shocked, not me, let him talk.”Deze woorden sloegen in als een bom en dwongen Hamilton om zijn toon te matigen. Verstappen benadrukte dat hij geen reden zag voor een straf en dat hij het incident als een normaal onderdeel van racen beschouwde. “I don’t understand why we had to go to the stewards at all. I put my car next to it, he was shocked and left the track. That’s all,” Verstappen told Viaplay. Zijn onverschillige houding en zelfverzekerde reactie maakten indruk op fans en analisten, die de Nederlander prezen om zijn koelbloedigheid.

Comments and aftermath

Verstappen’s statement seemed to force Hamilton to a more modest response. In a later explanation, Hamilton indicated that he was trying to avoid a collision and that he had not experienced the incident as dangerous, a clear softening of his earlier harsh words. This was seen by some as a sign that Hamilton carked back after Verstappen’s bright reply.

On social media, fans expressed their surprise that the FIA investigated the incident at all, since there was no contact between the cars. An X user wrote: “They didn’t even touch each other, why this drama?” Another fan noticed: “Max did what he always did, and Hamilton Week out. Nothing wrong.” The division among fans reflects the intense rivalry between the two drivers, who already fought a controversial battle for the world championship in 2021.

Not a punishment, but permanent rivalry

The FIA ultimately ruled that no further action was needed, a decision that was seen by many as rightly given the lack of contact and the statements of both teams. Ferrari confirmed that Hamilton himself chose to get off the track, and the stewards described Verstappens action as “ambitious” but not punishable.

Yet the incident has further fueled the rivalry between Hamilton and Verstappen. Both drivers had a disappointing weekend in Hungary, with Verstappen who finished ninth and Hamilton who did not score points and finished twelfth. The Grand Prix was dominated by McLaren, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri who claimed the first and second place.

Conclusion

The incident between Hamilton and Verstappen during the Hungary Grand Prix shows that the tension between these two champions is still alive and kicking. Hamilton’s accusation that Verstappen is “a madman” and his call for a punishment were expertly parried by Verstappen’s sharp and confident reaction. The FIA’s decision not to distribute a punishment seems to restore peace for the time being, but with the intense rivalry between these two drivers it is only a matter of time before the next confrontation presents itself. The Formula 1 world is already looking forward to how this battle will develop after the summer break.