The Dutchman thought he was in the right. After starting from sixteenth place, #33 finished third on the track. You had to see his triumphant fist under the checkered flag to understand his joy, following a bold overtake on Kimi R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen in the curve of the 19th turn. But the stewards were clear on this matter: you can’t exceed the four wheels outside!<\/p>\n
The floor is, however, given to the defense, based on a very specific argument:<\/p>\n
\u00ab Everyone takes a wide line on this track, everywhere! In turns 9 and 19, you can go off the track without anyone saying much. \u00bb<\/p>\n
To drive the point home, he told the journalists present about his maneuver against Bottas: \u00ab It was the same thing with him. I tried to overtake him but he continued outside the track before returning to the trajectory. Nothing was taken against him even though he used an advantage! \u00bb<\/p>\n
\u00ab We had a great race but they are killing our sport with this kind of decisions! This is not good for our discipline. They need to be clear about rules that are not used everywhere! \u00bb<\/p>\n
In the same vein, the Verstappen family expressed their views on their situation on social media. Jos, the father, was very outspoken on the blue bird network.<\/p>\n
\u00ab It’s crap. Sorry, it sucks! Shame on you, FIA. \u00bb<\/p>\n
\nShame on you FIA<\/p>\n
\u2014 Jos Verstappen (@MaVic009) 22 octobre 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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