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Permane dismisses 'brake test' claims

Lotus' Trackside Operations Director, Alan Permane has dismissed claims that Romain Grosjean brake tested Max Verstappen in Monaco. The Lotus driver was warned that Max Verstappen was closing in, the Dutch youngster tucked in behind Sebastian Vettel and thereby benefitting from the blue flags shown to anyone hindering the Ferrari's progress. In a clever move the Frenchman allowed Vettel through at Turn 6 (Hotel Hairpin) but was able to hold off the Toro Rosso. Just over a lap later however, Verstappen attempted to pass the Lotus on the approach to Ste Devote, clipping the Lotus in the process and spearing into the barriers, subsequently causing the Safety Car (virtual and real) which was...
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