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George Russell believes Max Verstappen is the only Formula 1 driver capable of making what he described as a “fairly deliberate” move during their late-race clash at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix.
George Russell believes Max Verstappen is the only Formula 1 driver capable of making a “fairly deliberate” move during their late-race clash at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix. The British driver finished fourth ahead of Verstappen, who received a 10-second penalty, dropping him to 10th place. Red Bull tried to fight back after a safety car period but had to switch to harder tires, making Verstappen vulnerable at the restart. Russell passed Verstappen at Turn 1, leading to contact and a penalty for the reigning champion. Russell criticized the move, stating it was something only seen in sim racing, and expressed disappointment in Verstappen’s actions on track. The tension between Russell and Verstappen seems to be reignited after the incident, hinting at possible personal issues between the two drivers. Despite the clash, Russell remains unfazed and claims he will not lose sleep over the situation, emphasizing that such maneuvers are unprecedented in Formula 1.
