A sly radio message from Esteban Ocon appears to have influenced the FIA over Kevin Magnussen’s damaged front wing.

The Haas driver made contact with Lewis Hamilton during the opening lap of the race which appeared to bend his front wing. Magnussen spoke with his engineer but was told they found it was not making any impact on performance and so he would not need to pit for a new front wing.

However, shortly after, Magnussen was waved the black and orange flag by the stewards which ordered him to return to the pits and repair the damaged part.

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