target=blank hyperlinks do not redirect sometimes

[iccub]

Description:

Steps to Reproduce

1. go to carwow.com
2. scroll down, tap on 'watch more videos'

Actual result:

about:blank may show, no redirect to youtube

Expected result:

Reproduces how often: [Easily reproduced, Intermittent Issue]

Brave Version:

• Can you reproduce this issue with the most recent build from TestFlight?
• Can you reproduce this issue with the previous version of the current build from TestFlight?
• Can you reproduce this issue with the current build from AppStore?

Device details:

Website problems only:

• did you check with Brave Shields down?
• did you check in Safari/Firefox (WkWebView-based browsers)?

Additional Information

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Verified on iPhone 14 using version(s):

Device/OS: iPhone 14 / iOS 17.4 Beta
Brave build: 1.62 (24.1.29.12)
BraveCore: 1.62.153 (121.0.6167.85)

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STEPS:

1. Follow the steps from target=blank hyperlinks do not redirect sometimes  #8661 (comment)

ACTUAL RESULTS:

• Verified that redirection to the channel's YT home page is successful.
• Verified that no regression is happening and the issue is not reproducible
• Verified the same in the Standard and Private tabs with Shields On and Off

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2024-01-30_12-47-57.mp4