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Verstappen and Hamilton involved in early Spanish GP clash

Reports from multiple Formula 1 outlets focused on an early Spanish Grand Prix clash between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen later commented on the incident, while Hamilton challenged one of Verstappen’s remarks and Verstappen finished on the podium behind Kimi Antonelli.

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September 14, 2026
Verstappen and Hamilton involved in early Spanish GP clash

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were involved in a tense first-lap incident during the Spanish Grand Prix, according to multiple reports. Crash.net said Verstappen reacted angrily after being told to hand back a position to Hamilton following the clash.

Formula1.com reported that Verstappen later explained the contact and went on to finish on the podium. The outlet said he ended the race behind Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli.

PlanetF1 reported that Hamilton challenged a remark Verstappen made after the Spanish Grand Prix. Across the coverage, the incident and the drivers’ responses were a central focus of the post-race discussion.

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