It is not the first time Maldonado has been caught up in collisions this
season, nor is Perez the first to voice concerns about his conduct.
At the Australian Grand Prix Romain Grosjean blamed Maldonado for the
collision which prematurely ended his race on lap seven while just two weeks
ago he was involved in the incident that halted Lewis Hamilton’s Valencia
Grand Prix on the penultimate lap.
No doubt the worst incident Maldonado has been caught up in this season again
involved Perez. At the Monaco Grand Prix he was handed a 10-place grid
penalty for driving his car at Sergio Perez’s Sauber during final practice.
The Williams driver looked like he had deliberately veered towards his rival
at Portier corner before there was conduct.
Defending himself after today’s race at Silverstone, Maldonado said: It was a
very disappointing moment because the race was going good for us . I was
coming out of the pit with cold tyres I was on the inside of the corner so
it was mine.
“I tried to defend and on the entry, I think it was the cold tyres
because I compromised both races, it was an unlucky race for me. The car was
ok, not very quick but consistent. I think he was angry and he can say
whatever he wants, we’re trying to do our best, I’m trying to defend he’s
trying to gain, this is racing.”
So is Perez right to call on the stewards to have a word with Maldonado? Is he
a dangerous driver? Or does his driving make races more exciting?
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