All drivers make mistakes, but Maldonado is put under far more scrutiny than others because of an unfair perception that has built up over time. Seemingly not content with the un-dramatic nature of the incident, he managed to run in front of the medical car, which subsequently ran him over. Barcelona F1 test: Maldonado fastest, Wolff and Nasr collide, Jerez F1 test: Pastor Maldonado calls 2015 Lotus totally different, Jerez F1 test: Pastor Maldonado calls 2015 Lotus totally different Collides with Esteban Gutierrez on lap 47. Spins and beaches the car by himself in qualifying. Analysis: Does Pastor Maldonado deserve his bad F1 reputation? In television interviews, Prez was damning of Maldonado's driving, calling him too dangerous and claiming he ruined other people's races. Mercedes F1 move would not cure Lotus issues instantly - Maldonado, Pastor Maldonado says F1 crash criticism doesn't bother him, Pastor Maldonado says F1 crash criticism doesn't bother him He considers himself a socialist and was a friend of the late Venezuelan president Hugo Chvez. Pastor Maldonado wants an experienced team-mate in F1 in 2016, Pastor Maldonado expects 'great things' from Renault F1 revival, Pastor Maldonado expects 'great things' from Renault F1 revival The next year came that magical, out-of-nowhere victory in Spain. Whether the Venezuelan does, in fact, find another F1 race seat depends more on his country's economy than it does his speed on the race track. [78] Maldonado was among numerous others that were penalised for speeding in the pit lane,[78] and overtaking a Manor car under neutralised safety car conditions. They were for jumping the start and causing a collision with Timo Glock at the restart which led to Maldonados retirement. [1][2] He showed an early interest in racing, preferring to watch his uncles driving their YMCA go-karts. [21] Maldonado was often overshadowed by team-mate and 2009 champion Nico Hlkenberg, but Maldonado still finished sixth overall, helping ART to the teams title. Crashes into the back of Pedro De La Rosa on lap 1 with enough force to retire them both. The result, he is one of the quickest and best liked drivers in F1 today. Maldonado eventually finished sixteenth, a lap down on winner Mark Webber.

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