Helmut Marko has apologised and admitted his claim that Max Verstappen didn't brake hard in front of Lewis Hamilton in Saudi Arabia was wrong. After very nearly making contact earlier on the same lap, the two title contenders then did so when Verstappen slowed heavily in front of Hamilton to try and let the Mercedes man past him. Whoever was to be behind heading into the following section would have DRS, hence why the Dutchman wanted to give up the place there, and when Hamilton hesitated for the same reason, he hit the brakes harder, causing the reigning champion to hit the back of him. The Red Bull driver was ultimately given a 10-second penalty for doing so, and Marko afterwards stated...
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