Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battle in Austrian Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:17 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen engaged in a competitive race during the early laps of the Austrian Grand Prix on June 29, 2026. The rivalry heated up when Hamilton ran wide at Turn 1 on lap 8, allowing Verstappen to close the gap. By lap 11, Verstappen attempted to overtake Hamilton at Turn 3, marking the intensifying dynamics of their contest. The race continues to unfold as both drivers push for position.
- •Hamilton and Verstappen fought closely for position early in the race.
- •Hamilton ran wide at Turn 1, letting Verstappen close in.
- •Verstappen challenged Hamilton's second place on lap 11.
- •The race is still ongoing with more action expected.
- 10:17 AMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen leave F1 fans wanting more after "beautiful" Austria battle
- 10:17 AMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen leave F1 fans wanting more after "beautiful" Austria battle
"In the early stages of the Austrian Grand Prix, fans were treated to an exciting and tense battle between former title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Hamilton ran wide at Turn 1 on lap 8, allowing Verstappen to get within a second of the seven-time champion. By lap 11, the battle had intensified. Verstappen made a lunge down the inside of Turn 3 to take second place, but Hamilton ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen thrilled fans with a tense Austrian Grand Prix battle, reigniting memories of their fierce title rivalry
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 29, 2026, 10:17 AMLewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen leave F1 fans wanting more after "beautiful" Austria battle
In the early stages of the Austrian Grand Prix, fans were treated to an exciting and tense battle between former title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Hamilton ran wide at Turn 1 on lap 8, allowing Verstappen to get within a second of the seven-time champion. By lap 11, the battle had intensified. Verstappen made a lunge down the inside of Turn 3 to take second place, but Hamilton ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 10:17 AMLewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen leave F1 fans wanting more after "beautiful" Austria battle
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen thrilled fans with a tense Austrian Grand Prix battle, reigniting memories of their fierce title rivalry
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