The crash that took place as a result of contact between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the British Grand Prix is expected to mark the beginning of a bitter rivalry between the two. Lewis’ boss and Mercedes team principal also feels this way, and believes that if the two don’t drive in a decent manner, more such crashes are bound to happen.

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Hamilton-Verstappen battle has become more intense: Toto Wolff

Speaking to Autosport, the Austrian revealed that the dynamics of the title fight have changed and he foresees more collisions between the Briton and the Dutchman.

“I think that the intensity has increased since Silverstone,” said Wolff.

“It certainly will not be the last time they fight for position and hopefully they can do it in a sportsmanlike way. And, if not, we will see more collisions,” said the Mercedes team boss.

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Wolff believes Lewis Hamilton does not need to prove anything

Given the circumstances of the title fight heading into Silverstone, many felt that Lewis intentionally caused Max’s crash to regain his edge in the championships.

However, Toto Wolff believes the seven-time world champion does not need to prove anything to anyone. He stated Hamilton has achieved everything in the sport to get to the position he is in today, and thus, there is no reason for him to intentionally cause such a crash.

“I think he’s much beyond proving a point,” said Wolff. “He is a 99-time race winner and seven-time world champion. There is nothing Lewis Hamilton needs to prove to anybody anymore,” Wolff concluded.

With every pundit in the sport forecasting more Hamilton-Verstappen collisions in the future, do you think the two drivers will be able to put this behind them and maintain their healthy relationship?