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George Russell and Max Verstappen came close to making contact during qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix.
George Russell described a near miss incident with Max Verstappen during qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix. Russell had to make a sudden move to avoid a collision as he closed in on Verstappen’s car at high speed while both were on build-up laps. He expressed his concerns over the radio, calling the incident “dangerous.” Verstappen has been summoned to meet with the stewards in Qatar regarding the incident. Russell hinted at potential floor damage during his battle with Verstappen, suggesting this might have affected their lap times. Looking forward to the race, Russell aims for his fourth career win and anticipates a fierce competition against Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri. Despite facing challenges in the sprint session, Russell criticized team orders and hopes for a fair race. He also praised Verstappen’s performance and predicts an exciting and competitive race ahead.
