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Sebastian Vettel: 'I'd like to explain myself'

After escaping additional punishment for his actions at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel has issued an apology to Lewis Hamilton and the FIA.

Vettel travelled to Paris on Monday to meet with a panel of FIA officials and re-examine the collision he caused with Hamilton under Safety Car conditions in Baku. Prior to the meeting, the Ferrari driver had not issued a public apology for his actions but he appeared to have a change of heart at the FIA's headquarters where he took "full responsibility" for driving into his title rival.

On Monday evening, the FIA issued a statement saying it would not take further action against Vettel despite "being deeply concerned by the wider implications of the incident".