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Mongolia accuses Verstappen of 'racist' remarks

The Mongolian government has written to motor racing's governing body, the FIA, to complain about F1 driver Max Verstappen's "racist and derogatory remarks" during the Portuguese Grand Prix. Verstappen collided with rival driver Lance Stroll during Friday practice at the Portimao circuit. After the incident, a radio message from Verstappen to his Red Bull team was broadcast. It included multiple profanities and a slur for which he was reprimanded, and concluded with "I have damage. What a mongol. I swear." Mongolia's UN ambassador Lundeg Purevsuren wrote to the FIA this week over the comments. Mark Thompson/Getty Images According to a report by Motorsport.com, the...
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