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Max Verstappen escapes punishment after controversial Bahrain incident

During the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, Max Verstappen was seen making a middle-finger gesture while driving through the pit lane. Initially, speculation arose regarding the intent behind the action, but it was later clarified as a playful exchange with Williams junior driver Luke Browning. Despite the FIA’s recent push to regulate driver conduct more strictly, Verstappen has not faced any repercussions for this incident. Clarifying Verstappen's Gesture Footage from onboard cameras captured Verstappen extending his middle finger as he passed the Williams pit wall. Early interpretations suggested the gesture may have been directed at a photographer or another team. However,...
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