Russell: I've never seen anything like this in Formula 1!
George Russell was very sharply critical of Max Verstappen's actions at the end of the race in Barcelona, when the Dutchman crashed into his car, although he should have just regained his position...
George Russell: "I was as surprised as you are. I've seen similar maneuvers in virtual racing and go-karting, but never in Formula 1.
In the end, I finished fourth and he finished tenth. I can't imagine what was on his mind. It happened unexpectedly and looked like a deliberate action.
Should I have shown Verstappen the black flag? It's not for me to judge that. I don't want to think about it, we have our own problems that need to be solved. We are trying to make our car faster. At the end of the race, the departure of the safety car changed the balance of power. It is up to the stewards to decide whether his actions were intentional.
Max is an amazing racer, many people look at him with admiration. It is a pity that such actions continue. It seems completely unnecessary and never seems to benefit him."
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Russell: I've never seen anything like this in Formula 1!
George Russell was very sharply critical of Max Verstappen's actions at the end of the race in Barcelona, when the Dutchman crashed into his car.