Max was repeatedly over the line in this race and penalized accordingly.
The collision during VER's attempt to let him pass definitely isn't one of those moments. Not shared responsibility, but as the following car, really 100% on HAM.
If HAM suspected a safety car situation (probable), then you would not rush up and position the car in a tailgating position just mere feet behind VER.
If HAM wasn't sure what was going on, then again, you still wouldn't run up the back of VER and leave no margin for error. HAM had seconds to recognize the fact that VER was slowing considerably. What if VER was having a drive issue causing the slowing? And/or a puncture or suspension issue resulting in erratic control?
In the case of a safety car or track incident, the car behind must govern pace and manage the gap. He did not.
In the case of a mechanical issue, or what was actually happening in this instance -- slowing to allow a pass -- bide your time and pass at your discretion, when safe and optimum.
It was HAM's haste combined with confusion and indecisiveness that caused that incident. A real error in judgment from him in an otherwise brilliant race. Lucky one or both drivers didn't come away with race ending damage.
I note that the overhead of the incident was shown
once on the broadcast.
Sky feedback on this was junk. Rear end the car ahead during a track day or on the road and see if any of their excuses work. The trailing driver's uncertainty isn't a valid cause for collision, good lord.....