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Repairs to Verstappen car in Hamilton crash cost $1.8 million, says Red Bull chief

Repairs to Verstappen car in Hamilton crash cost $1.8 million, says Red Bull chief

Hefty repair bill: Red Bull team chief Christian Horner.

LONDON: Red Bull boss Christian Horner said Friday his team has been left with a bill for a whopping pound sterling1.3million ($1.8 million) to repair the damage to Max Verstappen’s car after the controversial collision with Lewis Hamilton at the British Grand Prix.

Verstappen and seven-time world champion Hamilton clashed on the opening lap of last weekend’s race at Silverstone.

The Dutchman was forced to retire and undergo a six-hour hospital checkup while Hamilton took victory to revive his title hopes.

“That crash has cost us approximately $1.8million and an accident like that has massive ramifications in a…

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