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George Russell has revealed Max Verstappen threatened to crash into him due to his vexation at his rival’s role in him being penalised at F1’s Qatar Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen expressed his frustration last weekend after losing pole position due to impeding Russell’s Mercedes during qualifying. He criticized Russell’s conduct and admitted losing respect for him. Verstappen reiterated his remarks at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, stating that he stands by his comments and would have said more. On the other hand, Russell deemed Verstappen’s words disrespectful, especially in light of threats made by the Dutch driver. Russell also criticized Verstappen for his behavior on and off the track, questioning his ability to handle adversity and respect his competitors. Russell highlighted the importance of respectful and fair competition, contrasting it with what he perceived as unsportsmanlike conduct from Verstappen.
