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Baku 2017: The day the red mist descended

Road rage or red mist, whichever of the two it was, Sebastian Vettel delivered arguably the most infamous moment of the Azerbaijan GP's short history back in 2017. Arriving in Baku 12 points ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Vettel faced the prospect of his advantage being cut for the second race in succession as the Mercedes driver was leading the grand prix. With the Safety Car out on lap 19 because of debris on track, Vettel followed close behind Hamilton only to drive into the back of his W08. The impact damaged the Ferrari driver's front wing and Hamilton's rear diffuser. He blamed the Brit, feeling he had brake tested him, and took matters into his own hands by driving alongside Hamilton and...
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