Lewis Hamilton crashes OUT of Italian GP after Max Verstappen’s car flies on top of Brit in terrifying scenes

TITLE CONTENDERS Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen CRASHED out of the Italian Grand Prix after a spectacular crash at Monza.

Both drivers are believed to be OK after the incident, with Hamilton appearing to avoid serious injury thanks to his car’s Halo.

Hamilton and Verstappen collided at the Italian GP

Hamilton appeared to be saved by his car’s Halo – the protective around his helmet

Both drivers got out of their respective motors after the terrifying crash

Hamilton was leading the race when Verstappen in the Red Bull collided with the Brit’s Mercedes.

The seven-time World Champ was coming out of the pits and into the first chicane with Verstappen in pursuit of his title rival.

The Dutch star didn’t back down and hit the kerb, flying into Hamilton.

Early evidence suggest Hamilton’s could have been saved from serious injury by his Halo – a protective ring around his helmet.

Mercedes have confirmed their driver is OK.

Speaking to his team on the radio after the incident, Verstappen said: “That’s what happens when you don’t give space.”

Many critics believe the incident was simply a driving crash and neither Hamilton nor Verstappen was at fault.

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