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Verstappen defends stewards against social media abuse over Vettel penalty

Max Verstappen has defended race stewards after they received abuse on social media for issuing a penalty that cost Sebastian Vettel victory in the Canadian Grand Prix. Vettel's five-second penalty elevated Lewis Hamilton to first place. Red Bull driver Verstappen said race stewards were just applying the rules. "At the end of the day, they are trying to do their job in the best way; it's not fair to say they did a bad job," the Dutchman said. •F1 officials to meet over Vettel penalty Will French GP offer redemption for Vettel? French GP radio and online coverage details Verstappen, who has been involved in a number of controversies over driving standards during his career,...
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