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Sebastian Vettel writes apology to Charlie Whiting & F1's governing body

Sebastian Vettel has written letters of apology to Formula 1's governing body following his expletive-laden outburst at the Mexican Grand Prix. Incensed by the driving of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, he lashed out at FIA F1 director Charlie Whiting using a series of four-letter words. The Ferrari driver went to see Whiting after the race to apologise. And on Monday he wrote to FIA president Jean Todt and Whiting expressing his regret for his behaviour. Vettel's letters are understood to be part of a choreographed series of events aimed at bringing the matter to a close without any major disciplinary action. This is the sort of conciliatory approach FIA president Todt has tended to take in...
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