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Masi: Austrian GP incident ‘very different’ to Canada, France

Max Verstappen Formula 1 race director Michael Masi believes that the Max Verstappen-Charles Leclerc incident in Austria was “very different” to incidents which attracted penalties in Canada and France. Verstappen’s victory at the Red Bull Ring remained in doubt until well after the race due to an investigation into his move for first position on the third-last lap, when he made contact with Leclerc at Turn 3. Stewards ultimately determined that the matter was a racing incident, meaning that the car which crossed the finish line first did indeed win the race, unlike in Montreal when Sebastian Vettel lost victory due to a five-second penalty hanging over him. In the intervening round,...
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