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Max Chilton dismisses 'rich kid' snipes

Max Chilton has dismissed suggestions that he owes his place in Formula One to his father's wealth more than his own talent. His father is a senior player at insurance multinational AON and has not been shy in using his own fortune to boost the chances of his children. Max's older brother Tom has been able to forge a presence in World Touring Cars and now Max has a prestigious F1 seat with Marussia. "I've had that negativity all my career," Chilton told The Times. "You have to put it behind you, and not focus on it. It is complete rubbish. It's fuel to drive you on to be even better. I put it behind me a long time ago." Chilton was at pains to point out that he had sold...
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