Body check between Verstappen and Hamilton at Parc Ferme after Imola qualifying

17-04-2021 14:40
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Max Verstappen is clearly not happy after finishing third in qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The Dutchman was beaten by his teammate for the first time in a long time, with Sergio Perez set to start from the front row of the grid alongside Lewis Hamilton.

The last time Verstappen was beaten by a teammate, was in the period with Daniel Ricciardo. In Imola, the Dutchman seemed to be the biggest challenger to Hamilton, but Perez eventually managed to set a faster time. Immediately after qualifying, the top three drivers were allowed to give their opinions on qualifying and Verstappen was clearly annoyed with the result.

Hamilton and Verstappen collide

Instead of going around his biggest rival, he ran his arm into the Brit, who secured his 99th pole position in Imola.