Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen exchange views after Austria battle

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen engaged in a wheel-to-wheel battle during the Austrian Grand Prix on June 30, 2026, rekindling their fierce rivalry from the 2021 title fight. Following a 'penalty' call and a 'champion' quip during the race, the two drivers exchanged a handshake and smile after the chequered flag in a moment captured by Canal+. The post-race exchange between the two former title rivals went untelevised by the main broadcast but was picked up by the French broadcaster.