Verstappen angry at Hamilton: 'I was also penalised for this'

15:19, 01 Sep 2024
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Max Verstappen did not like Lewis Hamilton's driving at the start of the Italian Grand Prix. The Red Bull Racing driver felt he was given too little space and hinted via team radio at a penalty for the Mercedes driver.

Verstappen wants penalty for Hamilton at Monza

Verstappen, who had to start from seventh place after a disappointing qualifying from the Austrian Formula 1 team, had a moment with his old rival at the start. The Dutchman complained about Hamilton's behaviour over Red Bull's team radio. "Lewis didn't leave a car's width. I was penalised for that as well, so...," Verstappen told Gianpiero Lambiase.
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