CONTEXT

Hamilton and Verstappen’s first-lap collision at the British Grand Prix lit the fuse on their title battle, leading to fierce debate throughout F1 over who was to blame for the incident.

Hamilton was hit with a 10-second time penalty after the stewards deemed him to be predominantly to blame for causing the collision at Copse, which resulted in a 51G crash for Verstappen, and led him to the hospital.

After serving the penalty in the pits, Hamilton was able to fight back to score his eighth Silverstone victory, cutting Verstappen’s advantage in the championship down to eight points in the process.

PROBLEM

Crashed are not uncommon in F1, but the way this one is being approached is unprecedented. Hamilton is beeng treated as an anomaly.

The seven-times world champion celebrated a record eighth British Grand Prix was subjected to racist abuse online after British GP fueled by Christian Horner comments: “I can’t see how Lewis can take any satisfaction out of a win when you have put your fellow competitor and driver in hospital,” Horner told RacingNews365.com. “

There isn’t a single driver in F1 that wants to send another to the hospital. That was harsh and uncalled for. Redbull is going above and beyond to undermine Lewis Hamilton victory.

WHAT NEED TO BE DONE

 Christian Horner should be accountable for his actions. His words carry weight. He needs to be penalize.