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George Russell reacts to his clash with Max Verstappen at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix
George Russell criticized Max Verstappen’s actions at the 2025 F1 Spanish Grand Prix, calling them “unnecessary” and stating that the world champion “let himself down” once again. The clash between Russell and Verstappen occurred after the Safety Car period, with Verstappen losing positions due to tire strategy and being forced wide by Russell at Turn 1. Despite initially retaining his position, Verstappen was ordered to give it back by Red Bull and in frustration, made contact with Russell, resulting in a penalty and dropping him to 10th place. Former world champion Nico Rosberg called for Verstappen’s disqualification, while Russell expressed surprise at the incident and emphasized the need to focus on improving their own performance rather than dwelling on the controversy.
Russell acknowledged Verstappen’s skill but criticized his on-track behavior, noting the inconsistency between delivering world-class moves like at Imola and then getting involved in unnecessary incidents. Despite recognizing the impact of such incidents on points for Verstappen and his team, Russell emphasized the importance of focusing on their own performance and not getting distracted by external controversies. While praising Verstappen’s talent, Russell highlighted the need to address issues within their own team and work towards improving their car’s performance.
