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Lewis Hamilton has claimed that Max Verstappen was at fault for the crash that led to the latter being taken to hospital.
Hamilton won the British Grand Prix on Saturday but was involved in a crash with Verstappen in the the first lap.
Describing Verstappen's driving style as 'aggressive', Hamilton stated that the Red Bull driver didn't give him sufficient space.
Lewis Hamilton claimed Max Verstappen was at fault for the crash at the British Grand Prix
Hamilton stated that Verstappen was driving aggressively and didn't afford him enough space
Reflecting on his collision with Verstappen, Hamilton said: 'I have been giving my all this week. I always try to be measured in battles with Max and he is aggressive.
'I was fully alongside him and he did not give me the space but regardless of whether I agree with the penalty I was not going to let anything get in the way of the national anthem and the British flag.'
The biggest flashpoint in recent seasons took place after just nine corners. Hamilton hustled pole-sitter Verstappen throughout the first lap.
Verstappen crashed into the barriers and then had to be taken to hospital following the crash
The Dutchman closed the door on his rival at the opening right-handed Abbey bend. But his defence through the ensuing corners put Hamilton on the front foot and the Mercedes man momentarily moved ahead
