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Verstappen caught out by drivers 'standing still' at the start
Red Bull's Max Verstappen says his contact with Sergio Perez shortly after the start was the result of his nearby rivals virtually grinding to a halt at the first chicane. Verstappen launched his Italian Grand Prix from the back row of the grid and proceeded with caution as the field barreled down into the first chicane. However, a light contact with Racing Point's Perez on the entry to Turn 1 damaged the Dutchman's front wing, forcing the Red Bull into an early pit stop. "It was not even late braking, just following, following..." said Verstappen, quoted by Motorsport.com. "Suddenly everything almost stood still. I tried to avoid it but I still clipped Sergio, I think, on...
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