George Russell accused Max Verstappen of deliberately crashing into him during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, deeming the move “totally unnecessary.”
Drama unfolded in Barcelona post lap 61 safety car restart, as Verstappen faced pressure from behind, with Charles Leclerc overtaking him and Russell pressuring him, resulting in a contentious battle.
Verstappen initially stayed ahead but later yielded to Russell after Red Bull instructed him to give up fourth place, leading to a 10-second penalty for the Dutchman.
Russell criticized the move as “deliberate” and questioned the steward’s assessment of the incident, emphasizing the safety risks involved in such actions on the race track.
Despite the incident, Russell finished fourth while Verstappen’s penalty dropped him to 10th, impacting the championship standings.
