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Verstappen at Silverstone

Verstappen taken to hospital after Hamilton crash

Verstappen at Silverstone — Photo: © LAT Images

Verstappen taken to hospital after Hamilton crash

Verstappen was sent into the barriers on the first lap of the British Grand Prix

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Max Verstappen has been taken to hospital after his heavy crash during the first lap of the British Grand Prix.

Verstappen was defending from championship rival Lewis Hamilton as the pair battled for the lead at Silverstone before contact was made at Copse, sending the Red Bull spearing into the barriers at high speed.

A statement from the team read: "Following a first lap incident at Copse Corner between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the British Grand Prix, we can confirm that Verstappen walked away from his car and was immediately taken to the Silverstone Circuit Medical Centre.

"Following an assessment by the trackside doctors at Silverstone Circuit Medical Centre, Verstappen has been taken to a local hospital for further precautionary tests."

The incident was deemed to be Hamilton's fault, with the Mercedes driver given a 10-second time penalty.

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