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  • I'm actually quite ambivalent when it comes to Massa. I think he's a good driver, not a great one. Like B&D states, more in line with Webber, Coulthard, Barrichello etc.

    However I'll be very surprised if you can find someone experienced in that field (i.e. racing driver or ex-racing driver) who will state that it was Massa's fault. Including Magnussen.

    Just because I disagree with you, doesn't mean it's as a result of bias.

    I found four, one an ex world champion:
    On Sky F1 Martin Brundle, Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert and Anthony Davidson all took the view that it was Massa's mistake and that Magnussen had every right to be there. Replays show that Massa appears not to even look in his mirrors or to his side before swiping across the track, so the argument that Magnussen was maybe too far back to be seen is moot. Brundle was especially convinced.
    I saw the BBC highlights and Coulthard took the view that it was Magnussen's view for daring to try and drive round a corner on the only bit of track available to him, but where else could he go? The grass?

    Magnussen doesn't think it was his fault either, by the way:
    http://www.thenational.ae/sport/formula-one/magnussen-rejects-blame-for-massa-crashing-out-early-again

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