Vettel fully deserved his Montreal penalty, says Rosberg


Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco - May 26, 2019 Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in action during the race REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

LONDON (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel fully deserved the penalty that cost him victory in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, 2016 Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg said on Monday.

Rosberg, who won his title with Mercedes, defended race stewards after they drew a storm of criticism from fans and former drivers.

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