Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battle at Austrian Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
At the Austrian Grand Prix on June 28, Lewis Hamilton showcased strong defense against Max Verstappen during a fierce mid-race battle. While Hamilton was investigated for a potential incident involving Verstappen, the stewards decided against any further action. George Russell ultimately secured the win from pole position, with Verstappen finishing second and Hamilton in fifth. The competitive history between Hamilton and Verstappen is well-known, especially following their heated encounters in the 2021 season, which saw Verstappen claim his first championship title.
- •Hamilton battled Verstappen during the Austrian Grand Prix.
- •George Russell won the race after starting from pole.
- •Hamilton was investigated but faced no penalties.
- •Verstappen finished second, Hamilton fifth.
- •The history between the two drivers is significant, dating back to 2021.
- 8:39 PMMotorsport.com — Juan Pablo Montoya: Lewis Hamilton "doesn't forget" Max Verstappen F1 history
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Juan Pablo Montoya: Lewis Hamilton "doesn't forget" Max Verstappen F1 history
"Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has argued that Lewis Hamilton's strong defence against Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix proved that the Ferrari driver "doesn't forget" their contentious history. While George Russell commanded the race at the Red Bull Ring with a win from pole position, some of the standout on-track action came from a fierce mid-race battle between old ...Keep reading
"Juan Pablo Montoya believes Lewis Hamilton’s fierce defence against Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix showed he has not forgotten their past
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 28, 2026, 8:39 PMJuan Pablo Montoya: Lewis Hamilton "doesn't forget" Max Verstappen F1 history
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has argued that Lewis Hamilton's strong defence against Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix proved that the Ferrari driver "doesn't forget" their contentious history. While George Russell commanded the race at the Red Bull Ring with a win from pole position, some of the standout on-track action came from a fierce mid-race battle between old ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 8:39 PMJuan Pablo Montoya: Lewis Hamilton "doesn't forget" Max Verstappen F1 history
Juan Pablo Montoya believes Lewis Hamilton’s fierce defence against Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix showed he has not forgotten their past
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