Verstappen-Russell crash 'a bit much': 'But journalists need headlines'

Verstappen seemed willing to give up his position to Russell, when suddenly he sped up again and went straight on into the side of the Briton's Mercedes. 

Speaking to ServusTV, Klien thinks the crash was a little over the top for Formula racing, but understands' the Dutchman's reasoning behind the wheel.

Earlier in the race Verstappen and Leclerc also came into contact, which had them both summoned to the Stewards, who did not see fit to penalise either driver. For Klien an incident of that nature, could have ended very badly.

The rear of Verstappen's Red Bull snapped out on the Dutchman. As Leclerc got a run up on him, he and Verstappen as the justled for position made contact.