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Martin Brundle feels Max Verstappen’s lunge up the inside of Oscar Piastri on the opening lap at the Yas Marina Circuit was an unnecessary risk to take.
Martin Brundle rejected Max Verstappen’s claim that he was alongside Oscar Piastri during their first-corner collision at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Verstappen’s 10-second penalty for the incident resulted in his displeasure broadcasted over team radio, a reaction Brundle criticized as unfair and not intelligent. Brundle, drawing from Ayrton Senna’s wisdom, argued that Verstappen took an unnecessary risk by making a late move on Piastri. McLaren found themselves in a delicate situation with Lando Norris leading but vulnerable against the recovering Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. Brundle highlighted the potential consequences of Verstappen’s mistake on Piastri and McLaren’s hopes for the constructors’ championship. McLaren’s version of the events emphasized the loss suffered due to the incident and the aftermath that unfolded with Verstappen’s penalty and subsequent apology.
