I recorded the race.
The more I go into detail with that Maldonado vs Hamilton incident, the more I am leaning towards a, it was just a pure racing incident. Both drivers trying their best, fighting for positions.
Pastor actually lifts off the throttle in plenty of time and starts steering left, to make a "super" tight corner, which would have sticked I am sure, had his car not bottomed out on the curb, (inexperience?, or just in the heat of the battle, not anticipated. In that brief moment (which in terms of handling/grip is the an eternity of understeer) it is very clear to see, that the car does not behave accordingly to his intentions. Resulting in the following contact with Hamilton. I do not believe it was intentional at all. His line would have been really close to that yellow speedbump on the inside, at least that is what he is aiming for. Blame the curb, blame Pastor, blame Lewis, I blame pure bad luck, in a situation where 2 drivers are fighting for 3rd place.