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George Russell hits out at ‘illegal’ Charles Leclerc gift
George Russell received a humorous secret Santa gift from Charles Leclerc, depicting Leclerc’s controversial overtake on Russell at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix. Leclerc’s bold maneuver saw him diving up the inside of Russell’s Mercedes, sparking debate over the legality of the move. Despite not winning Overtake of the Season, Leclerc’s pass remained a memorable highlight. Russell, surprised by the gift, jokingly called Leclerc out for his aggressive driving tactics. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen’s overtake on Oscar Piastri at Imola claimed both F1’s Overtake of the Year and the FIA’s Action of the Year awards. Leclerc’s gift to Russell added a playful touch to the F1 season’s end-of-year festivities.
