P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell hinted at the comparison after his Spanish Grand Prix collision with Max Verstappen.
“George Russell suggested that the only driver who might match Max Verstappen’s deliberate ramming of him in the Spanish Grand Prix is Formula E’s Dan Ticktum. Verstappen’s controversial move occurred on Lap 64, Turn 5, as he tried to let Russell pass after a penalty-hampered race.
The incident led to a 10-second time penalty and three penalty points for Verstappen, bringing his total to 11 within a 12-month period, just one point away from a race ban potentially after the Austrian GP.
Russell expressed surprise at Verstappen’s actions, with even Red Bull’s Helmut Marko avoiding comment on the matter. In a post-race media session, Russell hinted that perhaps another driver in Formula E, specifically a British driver like Ticktum, could have similar tactics.
Ticktum, the current Kira Formula E driver, has a controversial past, having been banned as a teenager for deliberately crashing into a rival behind the safety car in British F4. The comparison to Ticktum highlights the intensity and unsportsmanlike behavior that can occasionally surface in high-stakes racing competitions.”
