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FIA president pardons Sebastian Vettel over expletive-laden radio outburst

Sebastian Vettel has escaped punishment for his expletive-laden outburst during the closing laps of the Mexican Grand Prix after FIA president Jean Todt pardoned the four-time champion for his 'offensive' behaviour. Radio messages made by the Ferrari driver were broadcast over the world feed and although the offensive language was censored, it was clear what had been said, with Vettel telling Whiting to 'f**k off' twice. 'Here’s a message to Charlie, f**k off. Honestly, f**k off,' he said, after the race director failed to inform Red Bull's Max Verstappen to move over for Vettel after the pair came close to clashing during an attempted overtake, where the Dutchman cut Turn 1...
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