Red Bull duo forced to talk through Turkish Grand Prix clash

Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber have made peace following a meeting at Red Bull's factory.

The duo, who collided while contesting the lead of the Turkish Grand Prix, met with each other, team boss Christian Horner, tech chief Adrian Newey and consultant Helmut Marko at the team's factory in Milton Keynes.

"It was a positive meeting, which draws a line under the incident that happened on lap 40 of the Turkish Grand Prix. The team is now fully focused on next week's Canadian Grand Prix," said a team statement.

Vettel was quoted as saying: "The team had got us into a great position and it wasn't good for them what happened - so I'm sorry for them that we lost the lead of the race.

"Mark and I are racers and we were racing. We are professionals and it won't change how we will work together going forward. We have a great team and the spirit is very strong. I'm looking forward to Canada."

Webber is quoted as saying: "It's a shame for the team, as we lost a good opportunity to win the race. It's sport and these things can happen, but it shouldn't have done.

"I feel for everyone at Red Bull, at the factory and everyone involved. Seb and I will make sure it doesn't happen again and will continue to work openly together, no problem. We have talked enough on it now, it's done, we're looking ahead and I'm focused on the race in Canada next week."

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