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Max Verstappen says it was was important for him to apologize to Oscar Piastri for hitting him at Turn 1 at the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, even if he didn’t agree with his subsequent penalt…
Max Verstappen apologized to Oscar Piastri for hitting him at Turn 1 in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, even though he disagreed with the penalty he received. Verstappen tried to overtake Piastri but ended up colliding with him, causing both cars to spin. He expressed regret for the incident and acknowledged Piastri as a great guy. Despite the penalty, Verstappen emphasized the importance of apologizing to his friend Piastri. He accepted responsibility for the collision and hoped to move past the incident. Verstappen mentioned his focus on the race and his attempt to avoid the crash, expressing a desire to avoid negative feelings with Piastri.
