Verstappen Criticizes Russell After Qatar Grand Prix

Max Verstappen expressed his anger towards George Russell following a heated argument in the stewards' room after qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix, where Verstappen received a one-place grid penalty for impeding Russell. Despite starting from pole position, Russell was forced to start behind Verstappen, who eventually won the race. Verstappen accused Russell of trying to manipulate the situation to impose a penalty on him, stating he 'lost all respect' for the Mercedes driver. He criticized Russell's behavior, claiming he acts differently in front of the cameras compared to behind them. The stewards reviewed the incident, determining that Verstappen was driving unnecessarily slowly, justifying the penalty. This conflict highlights the intense rivalry in Formula 1, particularly between these two drivers.