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Two-time F1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi has weighed in on Max Verstappen and George Russell’s recent feud.
F1 legend Emerson Fittipaldi believes that drivers need “less PR people” around them and is enjoying the feud between Max Verstappen and George Russell. Verstappen and Russell’s ongoing conflict started after a qualifying incident in the Qatar Grand Prix, resulting in a controversial penalty for Verstappen. Both drivers have publicly expressed their loss of respect for each other. Christian Horner and Toto Wolff have also entered the fray, adding to the drama that Fittipaldi finds entertaining. He appreciates seeing the drivers display their true personalities in the media and suggests that reducing PR influences could lead to more genuine interactions. Fittipaldi argues that drivers are overly restricted in what they say to the media and believes the unfiltered conflict between Verstappen and Russell is a refreshing change.
