Helmut Marko has apologised and admitted his claim that Max Verstappen did not brake hard in front of Lewis Hamilton in Saudi Arabia was wrong.
He says the information he was basing them off had been given to him by Red Bull engineers but turned out to be wrong.
“They obviously weren’t right, so I’m sorry.”
If neither scored points there, the 24-year-old would win the title as he has more wins, leading some to believe he may cause a crash with the seven-time World Champion.
Marko says Verstappen will not resort to such tactics though and is confident he will not have to.
“Hopefully, the sad chapter of Saudi Arabia has now closed,” he added.
“In any case, we are just looking ahead. We want to win in Abu Dhabi and so win the title. We will do everything for this, but we will not take any unfair actions.
Hoping the Stewards & FIA have a word with Max, short spice & the Helmet, this brake test has at least shone the spotlight on them, may the best man win........ fairly.
"When a man holds you round the throat, I don't think he has come to apologise"
Ayrton Senna on Nigel Mansell, SPA 1987.