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UNEARTHED footage has shown what TV missed about Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon’s row as both drivers saw their laps ruined.As Ocon passed the world champion just before the final corner, the Red Bull driver thought he had lost his chance for a pole position during the Q1 at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Unearthed footage shows the F1 row that TV missed as Verstappen and Ocon both see their laps ruined.Credit: Twitter @f1
Max Verstappen won his 14th race this season at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on the weekendCredit: Getty
Winning the world title is not enough for Verstappen, who wants to finish the year with more victories.
Despite the Red Bull driver clinching his 14th win of the season on the weekend, a video has revealed how it could have been a different story.
In Q1 Ocon overtook Verstappen’s moments before the run-in which ruined both drivers’ hot laps.
The clash pushed the Dutch driver to the third spot before the race, trailing behind Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, while Ocon was handed the 16th starting spot.
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The champ was heard shouting “What a stupid idiot!” over the radio about Ocon who was originally criticised for nearly causing a crash.
But a new clip which emerged on social media has sparked debate as it has shown a few seconds before the turn-one clash.
Some fans have continued to back Verstappen whereas others have come to Ocon’s defense.
One fan said: “Let’s hope Esteban Ocon never gets in a championship-winning car, they will be dark times indeed.”
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Another added: “What was Ocon thinking during overtaking Max on the last corner??? Lmao.”
However a third added: “He braked so late for turn 1 to ruin Ocon’s lap, he couldn’t stay on track. Verstappen should be penalised. End of.”
Verstappen swiftly made it into Q2 at this point but Ocon was fighting for a top spot position which he missed out on.
The Alpine driver later was asked about the incident and called it “a joke” and said he had no choice after running into traffic earlier in the session.
He told RaceFans: “The difference between me and him is that I have to do that lap because I had traffic in that first lap.
“So I lost some time on that first lap. And if I don’t do the second one, I’m out.
“He has plenty of pace so he can afford not to do his second lap.”
“So that was it. The difference between me and Max is that Max is third, I’m 17th.”
Ocon’s low starting point left him with an uphill battle and only managed to finish the race in Nevada in 16th place. More

LEWIS HAMILTON’S old Mercedes has made history as the most expensive modern-day Formula One car ever.The 2013 speedster sold for £15million at an RM Sotheby’s auction in Las Vegas over the weekend.
Lewis Hamilton’s 2013 Mercedes went to auction in Las VegasCredit: Jam Press/Alex Penfold/Courtesy
It sold for £15million – making it the most expensive modern F1 car in historyCredit: Jam Press/Alex Penfold/Courtesy
Hamilton won the 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix in the vehicleCredit: Jam Press/Alex Penfold/Courtesy
It was the first Mercedes a Brit won in since Stirling Moss in 1955Credit: Jam Press/Alex Penfold/Courtesy
That makes it pricier than the previous most expensive modern-day F1 car – Michael Schumacher’s 2003 Ferrari F2003.
However it is still not as costly as the most expensive F1 car of all time.
The 1954 Mercedes W196R, driven by Juan Manuel Fangio, was sold by Bonhams in 2013 for £19.6million.
Hamilton, 38, did not even win the F1 championship in the car – finishing fourth as Sebastian Vettel claimed the glory.
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But he did race in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04 13 times and won the 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix in the car.
That meant he became the first Brit to win in a Mercedes since Sterling Moss’s victory at the 1955 British Grand Prix.
The 234mph F1 machine – Hamilton’s main car for the season – boasts a V8 engine and a 0-60mph of just 3.6 seconds.
It is the only one ever sold outside of Mercedes.
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Hamilton finished fourth in the F1 championships driving the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04Credit: Jam Press/Alex Penfold/Courtesy
Michael Schumacher’s 2003 Ferrari was previously the most expensive modern F1 carCredit: AFP
The 1954 Mercedes W196R is the most expensive F1 car ever at £19.6millionCredit: Bonhams
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The historic auction in Vegas coincided with the first ever Grand Prix in Sin City – and Hamilton was a fan.
He said of the race: “I’m really, really happy to have had a positive race and I’m really grateful the race was so good.
“I really wasn’t expecting the track to be so great but the more and more laps you did I just really loved racing it.
“Lots of great overtaking opportunities and I think for all those who were so negative about the weekend, saying it was all about show blah blah blah, I think Vegas proved them wrong.” More

HEIDI KLUM stole the show at the Las Vegas Grand Prix by going topless.The supermodel was among a horde of A-List celebrities in attendance as the Formula 1 roadshow hit Sin City.
Heidi Klum stunned as she attended the F1Credit: instagram
The supermodel was a VIP at last night’s Las Vegas Grand PrixCredit: Getty
Heidi Klum appeared alongside boyfriend Tom KaulitzCredit: Getty
The likes of Rihanna, Brad Pitt, David Beckham and Paris Hilton were among those to grace the star-studded event.
While influencer Veronika Rajek also thrilled fans with her pink ensemble.
But Klum was arguably the real star of the show.
The 50-year-old went topless in just a black jacket and skirt.
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She shared a series of pictures and videos from her outing to her 11.7million Instagram followers.
In one snap she smiled for a mirror selfie.
While in a video clip she beamed as she strolled through the VIP area.
She also excitedly posted a short video of cars zooming past from her seat in the stands.
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Tom Brady fan Veronika Rajek turned heads in a barely-there pink outfitCredit: Getty
Rihanna was in attendance at the star-studded eventCredit: Getty
Paris Hilton made an appearance at the Las Vegas GPCredit: Getty
Camille Kostek attends the Sports Illustrated ClubCredit: Getty
Nastya Swan was also at the Sports Illustrated ClubCredit: Getty
Cara Delevingne poses in the paddock entrywayCredit: Getty
On Friday night Heidi attended a Mariah Carey concert, having her picture taken with the legendary musician after the show.
The gig was nearly as star-studded as the F1, with Kim Kardashian also there.
On the track it was Max Verstappen who took victory, despite having spent the week criticising the event.
Charles Leclerc started on pole but dropped to second, although he did scoop Driver of the Day for his impressive efforts against the dominant Verstappen.
Britain’s Lando Norris’ race was cruelly cut short by a brutal crash in just the third lap.
The 24-year-old was taken to hospital for precautionary checks after the 180mph smash.
It was a day to forget for Lewis Hamilton, who came in at seventh, while his team-mate George Russell finished eighth after receiving a five-second penalty.
Max Verstappen triumphed at the Las Vegas GPCredit: Getty
Zlatan Ibrahimovic made an appearance in Sin CityCredit: Getty
Amanda Sorensen poses outside the Sports Illustrated ClubCredit: Getty
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal poses with David BeckhamCredit: Getty
Brad Pitt made his latest F1 appearanceCredit: Getty
Usain Bolt would have fancied a sprint raceCredit: Getty
Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney proved that it’s Always Sunny in Las VegasCredit: AFP
Christian Horner hugs Kylie MinogueCredit: Getty More

SERGIO PEREZ was left red-faced following an awkward moment with announcer Bruce Buffer at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.The inaugural Las Vegas GP was won by Perez’s Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen.
Sergio Perez and Bruce Buffer shared an awkward glance after the driver’s name was read out
The Red Bull star glanced awkwardly at the camera
Perez then walked away slowly looking confusedCredit: Formula 1
Ahead of the race each driver’s name was announced by Buffer, whose voice has become synonymous with big UFC fights around the world.
But when Perez’s name was called the Mexican got the wrong impression and thought he was about to be interviewed.
Buffer bellowed out Perez’s name before approaching the driver, who waved at the crowd while beaming from ear to ear.
The pair then shared an awkward stare with Perez appearing to wait for Buffer to ask him a question.
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But the announcer instead backed off, leaving Perez to stand on the grid awkwardly by himself as a fan said: “I’m cringing so hard.”
He then slowly walked away and said something to Buffer, who was concentrating on the next name to be announced.
Perez, 33, went on to finish on the podium, third behind Charles Leclerc and Verstappen.
Meanwhile Mercedes pair Sir Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished seventh and eighth respectively.
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Fellow Brit Lando Norris suffered a horror crash and was rushed to hospital.
There was also a big incident before lights out as oil from retro cars leaked onto the track, leaving Verstappen fuming. More