They put Hamilton on the ropes when he was asked about Verstappen and this was his surprising response

It has rained heavily since 2021, but Lewis Hamilton He was still very hurt by what happened to him Max Verstappen, in a year full of tension, clashes, ties and controversy that ended with the Dutchman taking the title from him on the last lap in a result that was fraught with controversy. And now, in 2024, Lewis Hamilton is once again asked about Max’s aggressive driving. In front of all the spotlights, at his home Grand Prix, at the official FIA press conference, the first questions (and almost most of the ones asked) were not about his aspirations, but about his opinion on the accident in between Verstappen and Norris in Austria. The Englishman found himself cornered, against the ropes, and unable to respond to all media.

“I have nothing to say, honestly. I am more concerned with my career and I enjoyed the team’s victory”he said in his first intervention.

“I don’t think I have to say anything to Norris. They have been competing together for many years. I will not enter”he added with a look of circumstance when asked if he could give Lando any advice to fight wheel to wheel against Max.

Then came the turn of Russell, Ocon and Checo.

“You know Max is one of the best, he always pushes the rules to the limit, like all the top drivers do, actually. We all know the rules and we know what the rules are there in terms of moving under braking and he probably took it to the limit “It’s a small touch with big consequences,” said Russell, surprisingly, defending the Dutchman.

“We are not in the same category at the moment, so I am not going to comment on anything,” Ocon answered.

“Max pushed his limit like the best drivers on the grid do and you know that when you drive against him it will be a tough but fair battle,” said the Mexican in defense of his teammate.

And it’s Hamilton’s turn. Again, same answer: “I don’t have much to add, I’ve talked about it before.”

Shocking response from Hamilton and response from Norris

It was only read once. In few words, but they quickly became the headlines of most British newspapers. Lewis Hamilton was asked about the statements of McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella, who said that what happened in Austria happened because Max was not sanctioned or things were made clear to him in 2021. “The problem behind it is “If you don’t “T address things well, they will happen again today because they were not addressed well in the past, when there were some fights with Lewis that needed to be punished in a harsher way,” he said days ago.

Hamilton remembered those words and his response was surprising. Instead of sharing those statements, he is contrary. The upside down life. “I don’t agree (with Stella). That’s all,” he said.

“I’m sure Lewis would have agreed with this comment two or three years ago. 100%,” replied Norris, who was surprised by Hamilton’s answer.

“There were certainly some moments… but I’m always going to support what Andrea says because he is very sensitive with the way he speaks and the things he talks about. So I agree with Andrea,” Norris concluded.