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Max Verstappen and George Russell had a game of “cat and mouse” in Canada, according to Nico Rosberg.
The 2016 F1 champion, Nico Rosberg, commented on George Russell’s braking behind the safety car in response to Max Verstappen’s tactics during the Canadian Grand Prix. Russell’s abrupt braking led to a post-race appeal from Red Bull, citing concerns with his driving. However, the stewards ultimately dismissed the protest, ruling that Russell did not drive erratically. Rosberg, offering a driver’s perspective, explained that being unsettled by actions like Verstappen’s in the mirrors can lead to retaliatory moves, like Russell’s braking. Rosberg even suggested that Verstappen may have influenced Red Bull’s decision to appeal the race result. This episode highlights the strategic games and tensions present among F1 competitors.
