Max Verstappen has accepted the blame for a spell of reckless driving in which he not only compromised his own race but also tangled with Lewis Hamilton then punted Sebastian Vettel and himself out of a possible podium during the Chinese Grand Prix. After the safety car period, during which Red Bull masterfully pitted both their cars for fresh soft tyres, while their rivals stayed out on ageing mediums. When the track went green the blue cars were in a class of their own and were able to flex their muscles, but Verstappen's aggression, coupled to his impatience conspired against him. His attack on Vettel into the hairpin was a case of wanting too much too soon, a couple of corners...
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