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George Russell has clarified the remarks he made about Formula E driver Dan Ticktum after his controversial clash with Max Verstappen after the F1 Spanish GP.
George Russell has clarified his remarks about Formula E driver Dan Ticktum following the controversial clash between Ticktum and Max Verstappen at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. Russell made the comments immediately after the race, highlighting the incident in which he was hit by Red Bull’s Verstappen. Ticktum responded to Russell’s remarks on Instagram, acknowledging the free publicity while appreciating being likened to Verstappen. Russell, ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, brushed off any tension between him and Ticktum, emphasizing that he meant no offense with his comments. He stated that he had known Ticktum for a while and was aware that Ticktum saw the funny side of the situation. Russell confirmed there were no lingering issues between them, acknowledging Ticktum’s decent performance and success in Formula E. Ticktum has been having a great season in Formula E, recently achieving his first-ever podium and increasing his points significantly compared to previous seasons.
