Max Verstappen has defended Sebastian Vettel over his race-ending crash while leading the German Grand Prix.
Vettel was in full control of the race at the Hockenheimring up until the rain period, leading Valtteri Bottas by nearly nine seconds. The German then lost control of his Ferrari into the stadium section, ending the race in the barriers in front of his home crowd and ultimately handing title rival Lewis Hamilton an unlikely victory.
Verstappen is no stranger to criticism himself having being scrutinised for his own errors earlier in the year and the Dutchman was quick to defend the Ferrari driver.