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Ericsson: Sauber told me to “go for it” before Nasr clash

Sauber’s Marcus Ericsson claims his team did not warn against his attempt to overtake teammate Felipe Nasr that ended in disaster during the Monaco Grand Prix. Neither Sauber was able to continue to the finish of the race after they collided heavily at Rascasse, although Nasr managed to complete another three laps. Before the crash, Nasr had been told to allow Ericsson to pass – but decided to ignore the instruction. So Ericsson felt within his rights to attack, leading to the incident.  Stewards found him at fault, however, and have him a grid penalty for the next race in Canada. “I was feeling very strong on the ultrasofts, catching [Nasr] three, four seconds a lap,” said...
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