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George Russell accuses Max Verstappen of deliberate crash in F1 Spanish GP
During the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, George Russell accused Max Verstappen of intentionally crashing into him, labeling the move as “totally unnecessary.” The drama unfolded after a safety car restart on lap 61 in Barcelona, where Verstappen faced pressure from behind after an incident with Charles Leclerc. Russell made a move on Verstappen at Turn 1, with Red Bull eventually instructing Verstappen to let Russell pass, a decision that Verstappen disagreed with and led to a collision between the two drivers. Despite overtaking Verstappen, Russell criticized the incident as deliberate and unnecessary, highlighting the risk and safety concerns involved. The altercation between Russell and Verstappen has sparked discussions about deliberate actions in racing and the implications for driver safety and fair competition in Formula 1.
