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Tom Victor

Max Verstappen blunt after taking extra point from Sergio Perez – "I wanted it"

Max Verstappen has no regrets after taking an extra point from team-mate Sergio Perez with the fastest lap at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Championship leader Verstappen was cruising to victory with two laps remaining, and opted for a tyre change to set him up for a chance at the fastest lap bonus. It paid off, with the Dutchman getting round in 1:07.012.

Verstappen admitted it was an unplanned change, and he needed to convince the Red Bull team. He was able to hold off Charles Leclerc and win the race, though, with fellow Red Bull driver Perez down in third.

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