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Whiting: Verstappen should apologise for US GP outbursts

Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting feels Max Verstappen owes FIA steward Garry Connelly an apology in the aftermath of the Dutchman's United States Grand Prix outbursts. Angered by the controversial penalty that cost him his podium finish in the Austin race, Verstappen blamed one steward in particular for the decision, dubbing him an "idiot" and a "mongol" in post-race interviews. The Dutchman later said the remarks weren't meant to offend anyone in particular and pointed out he didn't name the steward in question, although it was clear from the context the official in question was Connelly. Whiting was himself the target of disparaging comments from a different...
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