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Verstappen investigation, Japanese GP 2019no further action for incident with Leclerc

OutcomeNo further action

← This resolved the original summons

Decision · Published

Driver
Verstappen
What happened
Incident between Leclerc and Verstappen in turn 1 on Lap 1.
Stewards' reasoning
The Stewards reviewed video evidence, heard from the driver of Leclerc (Charles Leclerc), the driver of Verstappen (Max Verstappen) and team representatives. Leclerc and Verstappen were side by side as they transited turn 1 and approached turn 2 on the first lap, with Leclerc on the inside. As the cars approached the apex of turn 2, Verstappen, which was marginally in front, stayed wide and all… full reasoning ↗
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