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The Canadian Grand Prix 2019 ended on a sour note for Sebastian Vettel following a penalty. After an out-of-control Vettel nearly forced Lewis Hamilton in the wall, the FIA reacted. Naturally, the 5-second time penalty imposed, did not sit well with Sebastian Vettel, who was furious.

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Evidently, Hamilton realised how incensed Vettel was and even offered to let him hitch a ride to Parc Ferme to cool off. Unfortunately, Vettel declined the invitation and nearly boycotted the ceremony.

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Fortunately, the Ferrari team managed to convince him to attend, and then he proceeded to get some petty revenge. Sebastian Vettel cheekily swapped the number 1 board with the number 2 board. So the number 2 board was in front of Hamilton’s car and the number 1 board was in an empty space where Vettel’s car was supposed to be.

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