Mercedes have expressed their regret over their handling of the Silverstone crash which left Max Verstappen in hospital. The incident on the first lap of the British Grand Prix in 2021 was a flashpoint in that season’s bitter title race and resulted with Verstappen’s Red Bull clipping rival Lewis Hamilton at Copse,

The infamous Silverstone 2021 crash between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen not only intensified their rivalry but also strained the relationship between Mercedes and Red Bull. Mercedes insider reflects on the team’s regrets over their handling of the fallout.

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