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Maldonado feels penalty was harsh

Pastor Maldonado is adamant his coming together with Marcus Ericsson in Brazil was nothing more than a racing incident. The Venezuelan driver was handed a five-second penalty after colliding with the Sauber driver into Turn 1 on Sunday. Maldonado crossed the line in 11th place but was later elevated to tenth due to the late exclusion of Felipe Massa. 'I believe it was a race incident with Ericsson,' Maldonado told Motorsport.com. 'I tried to pass him, was on the inside, tried to avoid him, was completely on the kerb and he left no space. 'I've seen worse things that were not penalised.' Ericsson has a different view point. 'Pastor was closing in on me and he went sort of halfway for a...
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