If Hamilton continues to tangle with Verstappen here, he can forget about competing for the championship position in this race.
So upon noticing Verstappen slowing down, Hamilton eventually chose to overtake Verstappen from the outside at normal speed.
And Hamilton's maneuver was exactly what Verstappen hoped for.
Both had passed the Red Bull before reaching the braking point at T27.
After reclaiming his position, Hamilton was taking the usual outside line to enter the corner.
Verstappen made his signature late brake on the inside line.
With that late brake, Verstappen not only passed the DRS detection point behind Hamilton but also entered the corner faster.
In the middle of the corner, Verstappen squeezed Hamilton towards the outside line, depriving him of the optimal exit route from the bend.
Returned, but not fully returned.
