A controversy erupted in Sao Paulo on Friday after Hamilton was referred to the commissioners for violating the technical regulations relating to the DRS on his car.
After the FIA announced it was adjourned to Saturday morning, it said it would also investigate Verstappen after he inspected and touched Hamilton’s W12 after qualifying.
The seven-time champion was banned from qualifying while Verstappen was fined.
Explaining why he decided to look at his rival’s car, he said, “We suspect something is going on there
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“I just looked at the rear wing and there is definitely something going on.”
The impressive speed on the Mercedes straight has been a big topic of conversation in the last few races. Both Verstappen and Red Bull team boss Christian Horner referred to the rear wing of the reigning world champion.
“Yes, of course there has been talk, and of course there are still things to consider because at a certain speed the wing seems to bend,” he added.
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“Of course you know that we all had to change the rear wing a bit at the beginning of the season because of the backoff.
“But it seems like something is still retreating over there [at Mercedes]. That’s why I looked at it. “
Verstappen laughed at the 50,000 euro fine and joked that the stewards can treat themselves to dinner and an expensive wine.
“It’s a pretty heavy fine so I hope they have a nice dinner and some good, expensive wine that would be nice. You can also invite me to dinner, I’ll pay for the food too.
“I have to pay [the fine, not Red Bull]. So that’s a little less FIFA points for me than on my laptop. “
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