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Coulthard views Verstappen/Hamilton Turn 1 clash as 'racing incident'

Article To news overview © Red Bull Contentpool David Coulthard believes that the Turn 1 incident between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton on Lap 37 of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was a "racing incident". The title rivals were fighting for the lead when Hamilton edged ahead on the pit straight, whilst Verstappen braked later than Hamilton to take the inside line into the corner. However, a snap of oversteer sent the Dutchman skittering across the escape area and he resumed, still in the lead. Behind him, Hamilton had also run wide, albeit to a lesser extent, after taking avoiding action from the Red Bull. Verstappen was handed a five-second time penalty for the incident, and...
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