Both drivers seemed to reach a mutual understanding during their conversation. Perez reassured the media, stating, “It’s all fine. We just talked about it.”
Verstappen described the incident as a “hairy moment” but was relieved that no damage occurred. He went on to win the race with a comfortable 21-second margin after a 24-lap sprint. Verstappen extended his lead over Perez in the Drivers’ Championship by another point, now standing at 70. He is set to start from pole position in the Austrian Grand Prix.
