Fresh insight offered into contentious Max Verstappen v Lewis Hamilton Hungary investigation

The stewards summoned Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton to appear before them after an on-track incident in Hungary.

Verstappen overtook Hamilton during the Hungarian Grand Prix, with his move into Turn 4 causing Hamilton to run wide into the escape area at Turn 4 at the top of the hill.

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While the incident had appeared quite innocuous with no obvious contact between the cars, the stewards summoned both drivers on the grounds of Verstappen allegedly forcing Hamilton off the track.

However, in the post-race, Hamilton opted against appearing before the stewards as the FIA confirmed he had waived his right to a review – the reasoning for which was not detailed.

Verstappen was accompanied by Red Bull ‘s acting head of sporting Steven Kno