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Grosjean did not brake test Verstappen

Lotus says it has data that confirms Romain Grosjean did not 'brake test' Max Verstappen ahead of their spectacular collision in the Monaco Grand Prix. Rookie Verstappen struck the rear of Grosjean's Lotus coming into the turn one braking zone, with the Toro Rosso driver spearing into the barrier at high-speed. Despite the impact, which knocked him into a spin, Grosjean recovered to finish in 12th place. Following the race, Verstappen said he felt Grosjean had braked earlier – or 'brake tested' him -, though stewards did not agree with this and duly gave the young Dutchman a five-place grid penalty as punishment for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. Lotus has since moved to dismiss such...
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