Regarding turning the wheel some more: I believe it was during the US Grand Prix weekend there was a similar circumstance which was analysed by Brundle. He pointed out this was a trick the drivers used to push another car wide without getting penalized. If someone is attempting a pass on the outside, you stay on the throttle and give the steering a quick turn away from the other car. Your car will understeer, and push your opponent wide, but the telemetry will show you steered to avoid a collision.
"There was nothing I could do!"
That is almost Max's signature move.
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Les