P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen and George Russell have been taking swipes at each other since the Qatar Grand Prix last weekend.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner advised George Russell to address his issues with Max Verstappen in person rather than through the media. The explosive media session involving Russell and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff took place before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Russell accused Verstappen of bullying behavior and claimed he was threatened with a deliberate crash. Horner and Wolff joined the fray, with Wolff calling Horner a “yapping little terrier” and prompting a response from Horner. Horner suggested Russell should have a direct conversation with Verstappen behind closed doors instead of airing grievances in public. Horner emphasized the competitive nature of Formula 1, stating that it’s unrealistic for drivers to be best friends due to the intense racing competition.
