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Mercedes lodge Max Verstappen complaint

Mercedes have lodged a protest against Max Verstappen for his defence of second place from Lewis Hamilton in the Japanese Grand Prix. Mercedes claim the Red Bull driver drove "erratically and in a dangerous manner" in contravention of rules in the move on the penultimate lap. Hamilton said over the radio after the move: "Verstappen moved under braking." The drivers have a gentleman's agreement to not change direction in a braking zone, but it is not outlawed. The protest is under article 27.5 of the sporting regulations, which states: "At no time may a car be driven unnecessarily slowly, erratically or in a manner which could be deemed potentially dangerous to other...
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