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George Russell reveals truth about Max Verstappen F1 relationship amid Mercedes interest
George Russell recently discussed his strained relationship with Max Verstappen, revealing that they don’t have much communication. The tension between the two drivers escalated during the 2024 F1 season, particularly after an incident at the Qatar Grand Prix where Russell was promoted to pole position due to a penalty given to Verstappen. Verstappen publicly criticized Russell’s actions and expressed his loss of respect for him. In response, Russell addressed Verstappen’s comments at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, calling him a “bully” and highlighting Verstappen’s past behavior. Despite the lack of friendship between them, Russell mentioned that he would welcome the opportunity to compete against Verstappen in the same team, emphasizing that they don’t need to be close off the track to perform well on it.
