Helmut Marko believes Max Verstappen cost himself the victory in China with his audacious attempt at passing Sebastian Vettel. Having earlier had troubles trying to pass Lewis Hamilton, which he eventually made stick, Verstappen with his fresher ultrasoft tyres closed up on Vettel. However, that pass didn't go according to plan. Verstappen dived into the inside at the corner and hit Vettel, pitching both drivers into a spin. Both lost positions but while Vettel was biggest loser on paper, Marko reckons Verstappen cost himself a shot at the victroy. 'Max overdid it by trying to overtake Vettel,' he told Movistar. 'It was a mistake from him.  'He apologised. That can happen in racing.'...
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