Max Verstappen’s father and co-manager has spoken out to question the legality of championship rival Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes car. Indeed, a fresh engine was installed in championship chaser Hamilton’s car at Interlagos, resulting in a straightline speed advantage approaching a reported 30kph. After the race in Brazil we also saw Hamilton get handed something from his trainer and then going back to the cockpit. I don’t want to lose, but it has to be fair,” Verstappen said. Jos also confirmed earlier reports that his former relationship with Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff broke down completely after Max’s controversial crash with Hamilton at Silverstone.

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