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Chilton: 'More to the story than being reported'

Max Chilton has suggested there is more to the story of him being replaced at Marussia, only to be put back in the car at the last minute. The Briton, who is known to have 'backers' paying for his seat, was to be replaced by Alexander Rossi for the Belgian Grand Prix weekend due to "contractual issues".  Chilton later claimed he had voluntarily given up his seat for the team to sell for much needed funds, but on Friday morning the team lodged a request to put Chilton back in the car. Media and fans immediately suspected funding on Chilton's side was the issue, but the 23-year-old has denied this and suggests there is more to the story of which he can't divulge. "It has...
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