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Verstappen blames “odd weekend” after finishing second best to Hamilton

Will Gray Sunday 2 May 2021 17:00 - Updated: 17:03 Max Verstappen blamed an “odd weekend” for his lack of pace in the Red Bull after he failed to beat Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in Sunday’s Portuguese Grand Prix. Verstappen, who arrived in Portugal just a point behind Hamilton, led the seven-time F1 champion at one point following an early race safety car, only for a mistake a few laps later at turn 14 to allow his main title rival to reclaim position. Article continues under video “This was, in general, a bit of an odd weekend in terms of grip,” said Verstappen with regard to the Portimão track. “We were not on top of it here but we will see what we can do in Barcelona...
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