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Verstappen: Hamilton had "more to lose" in Turn 1 move
Malaysian Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen says he took “an extra risk” in passing Lewis Hamilton for the lead because he knew the Briton had “more to lose”. Verstappen overtook pole-sitter Hamilton by diving down the inside of Turn 1 on the fourth lap, going on to claim the second win of his Formula 1 career. With Hamilton having entered the Malaysian GP 28 points ahead of nearest title rival Sebastian Vettel, Verstappen's teammate Daniel Ricciardo had suggested after qualifying that other drivers could take advantage from the championship leader playing it safe. The Dutchman himself said the fact Hamilton couldn't afford to take big risks was on his mind when he was going for the...
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