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Rosberg was trying to make a point - Wolff

Sutton Images Enlarge Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists the accident between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg at the Belgian Grand Prix was not deliberate, but that Rosberg was trying to make a point by not backing out. The incident occurred on the second lap of the race as Rosberg attempted to pass Hamilton at Les Combes, only to make contact with his team-mate's right rear tyre. The resulting puncture ruined Hamilton's race and caused damage to his car that later led to his retirement. Rosberg was behind Hamilton as the chicane switched back, but rather than take to the ample run-off he stayed on track and caused the clash. In a post-race meeting, Hamilton said Rosberg had admitted to...
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