Max Verstappen believes Lewis Hamilton’s absence from the post-race stewards’ hearing showed the Ferrari driver agreed that their Hungarian Grand Prix incident did not merit an FIA investigation. It comes after it emerged that Hamilton waived his right to visit the stewards in what could be seen as actions speaking louder than words.

Max Verstappen expressed surprise over the stewards' decision to investigate his on-track battle with Lewis Hamilton during the Hungarian Grand Prix, especially as no contact was made and both drivers continued without incident.