The contact was entirely on Damgaard. His attempt to defend had metamorphed into a last-second, desperate move that lacked all calculation. It wasn't brave, it wasn't bold, but a poorly timed panic disguised as intent.
There was nothing "necessary" about it like Bueseno Velocità insisted over the radio afterward. The gap had already evaporated the moment Luca swung his Ferrari left with overwhelming reflex. Damgaard had tried to cover space that simply wasn't there anymore, and in doing so, triggered the collision.
"...OH CONTACT! CONTACT BETWEEN DAMGAARD AND RENNICK ..!"
Luckily for both drivers, the clash wasn't terminal to end their race. But the effect was still instant and drastic, especially for Damgaard. Luca's front wing had taken some damage, but it remained intact and was barely compromised. The real blow was to Damgaard, whose defense crumbled just as Luca surged ahead after baiting him into the trap.
