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George Russell and Max Verstappen engaged in a war of words in the aftermath of a Qatar Grand Prix qualifying incident last year.
During a feud with Max Verstappen last season, George Russell’s team received emails from Dutch F1 fans, which he described as abusive. The tension between Russell and Verstappen escalated after a near clash on track in Qatar and further incidents off track. Accusations of aggressive behavior were exchanged, involving their team principals, Toto Wolff and Christian Horner. As the new season approaches, Russell shared the backlash he faced, mentioning the criticism received by his team. Russell avoids external noise, including both negative and positive comments, as he believes they can have an emotional impact regardless of their intent. He prioritizes focusing on his performance, recognizing that engaging with comments, whether positive or negative, may not contribute to his driving capabilities.
