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The battle between Mercedes and Red Bull has never been this intense. The two title contenders have been pushing each other to the limit, both on and off track. The most recent development in their fight is Mercedes’ request to review the incident between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

The Red Bull prodigy has hit back at the Silver Arrows with comments on their true nature.

Max Verstappen fires shots at Mercedes after they file for a review

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Hamilton was chasing Verstappen for the lead of the race at Interlagos. The Dutch driver defended his lead, which saw them go off track. At the time, the FIA didn’t need to investigate the incident, but with new evidence being brought forward after the race, Mercedes have requested a right to review.

Speaking of this incident, Verstappen said, as quoted by Motorsport-Total, “Then of course her true face comes to light.Of course, it’s not my team, so I don’t have to deal with it, but then you show your true face and show who you really are.” (Translated via Google Translate)

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Can the Dutch driver bounce back in Qatar?

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At the recent Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, Verstappen was defeated by his arch-rival, Hamilton. Although he still maintains his lead in the driver’s championship, the gap between the two title contenders fell from 21 points to 14 points.

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Now with the upcoming race at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, the Dutch driver hopes to redeem himself. Hamilton, on the other hand, is aiming to grab another win and further bridge the gap to the Red Bull driver.

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With round twenty of this season just around the corner, what are your predictions for the upcoming race in Qatar? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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