Autourheilu|The gap between George Russell and Max Verstappen tightened in the Qatar GP.
Fourth Having won his F1 championship Max Verstappenin and George Russellin The war of words that started in the Qatar gp will not subside.
Verstappen was penalized in Qatar qualifying for blocking Russell. After the incident, Verstappen said that the Briton had demanded a penalty for him in the hearing of the jury with extraordinary frankness.
“I have a lot of respect for a lot of drivers, but after yesterday I completely lost it with him,” the Red Bull driver said.
Russell, driving a Mercedes, now started a counterattack under the Abu Dhabi gp. He accused the Dutchman of speaking to him in a threatening tone after the jury’s hearing.
“On Saturday night, he said he was going to run into me on purpose and slam me headfirst into the wall,” Russell said The Race website by.
“I think it’s really ironic to question someone else’s honesty after having said such things yourself. “
Russell stated that he will no longer tolerate Verstappen’s behaviour, which he says has gone far too far.
Russell thinks Verstappen feels he is above the rules.
“Max has been challenging people for years. Although his driving skills are undeniable, he can’t handle adversity. Whenever he faces adversity, he attacks others.”
Russell said the events in the jury room should not be taken personally, but are part of the race.
Max Verstappen spoke to the media on Thursday during the Abu Dhabi GP.
From Russell was asked if he was going to talk to Verstappen to clear the air. The answer was negative.
“I am not interested in reconciliation. I think figuring out the situation is his problem, I’m not going to lose sleep over it.”
Verstappenka does not bend. He stated at the press conference that he stands by his previous words.
“If I had to do it over again, I might say even more.”
The F1 season ends with the Abu Dhabi GP. Verstappen already secured his world championship in the second race in Las Vegas. Russell will most likely finish sixth.