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Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin says the team is “slightly disappointed” that Lewis Hamilton received a 10-second penalty.
In the opening lap of the British Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collided, which resulted in the Dutch driver crashing into the barrier, while Lewis received a 10-second penalty.
Andres Shovlin says Mercedes “didn’t think the penalty was deserved”.
“If you look at the guide the stewards have to determine who is at fault in terms of overtaking, Lewis was sufficiently alongside and we felt Max should have given him racing room,” the Briton explained after the race.
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“If you look at the sprint, and even the opening lap of the main race, Lewis was constantly having to back out of it to avoid a collision and he was able to put his car into a position where he could stand his ground.
“Max drives aggressively and it is inevitable that one day, we are going to get an accident there.
“We were pleased with the job Lewis did and slightly disappointed to get the penalty but just relieved we could still win the race,” concluded Shovlin.
