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Verstappen tells F1 rival to 'f*** off' in X-rated rant over penalty incident

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Max Verstappen has ‘misplaced all respect’ for George Russell and advised the Brit to ‘f*** off’ in an explosive interview.

Verstappen secured pole place for the Qatar Grand Prix, however copped a one-placed grid penalty from FIA stewards for driving unnecessarily slowly throughout qualifying.

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Verstappen initially secured pole place, however was dropped to second by FIA stewards

Russell, who was additionally on a sluggish lap throughout qualifying, nearly bumped into the again of Verstappen’s automotive and was pressured to take evasive motion by driving into the gravel.

Verstappen was additionally following the slow-paced Fernando Alonso, however the stewards finally deemed the Dutchman was at fault.

The Pink Bull famous person was left irate at Russell’s conduct and, in keeping with Sky Sports activities F1 correspondent Ted Kravitz, confronted the Brit previous to the race on Sunday.

“Within the drivers’ parade holding room, Max then confronted George, nonetheless seething for his one-grid place drop, and stated one thing alongside the strains of, ‘You and your FIA mates, I hope you are proud of what you’ve got carried out,'” Kravitz stated.

The penalty finally didn’t play a lot of an element within the race as Verstappen eased previous Russell and took the lead going into the primary nook.

It was a bonus Verstappen by no means relinquished as he cruised house for his ninth victory over the 12 months.

As for Russell, he crossed the end line in fourth as Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri rounded out the rostrum having completed second and third respectively.

Regardless of his triumph, it was abundantly clear Verstappen had not forgotten about Russell’s actions and let rip in a post-race interview.

“I’ve loads of respect for lots of drivers, however after final night time I fully misplaced that respect for him [Russell],” Verstappen advised Viaplay.

“I simply thought it was ridiculous how he tried to drive a penalty on me. And I used to be closely p***** at him for that.’”

Verstappen felt Russell was desperate for the Red Bull ace to receive a penalty

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Verstappen felt Russell was determined for the Pink Bull ace to obtain a penalty

“He all the time does it very properly right here in entrance of the digicam, however then while you’re inside with him in particular person, it’s only a completely different particular person,” he added.

“I can’t stand that and it’s truly higher for him to f*** off. I don’t need to become involved on this.”

Verstappen expanded on his interactions with Russell within the stewards room throughout his official press convention.

“It wasn’t very pleasing to see that occur,” Verstappen said.

“The factor is being good, every thing is kind of determined, I didn’t need to screw anybody over and by doing that, being good, you get a penalty.

“That’s what I attempted to elucidate, but it surely felt like speaking to a brick wall.

The penalty mattered little as Verstappen took home the Qatar GP

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The penalty mattered little as Verstappen took house the Qatar GP

“I spoke about legitimate causes. I didn’t need to trigger a scene into that final nook, very stunning. I used to be fairly shocked with what was happening, very disappointing.

“And I’ve been in that assembly room many occasions in my life with individuals I’ve raced – and I’ve by no means seen somebody making an attempt to screw somebody over that arduous. I misplaced all respect.”

Verstappen had already been topped as world champion final Sunday on the Las Vegas GP.

Nonetheless, he will not have the ability to file his highest-ever factors haul in a single season as he sits on 429 factors with solely the Abu Dhabi GP remaining.

Ought to Verstappen win that, it will take him to 454 factors, the determine he ended up with for the 2022 marketing campaign.

His highest factors tally stays 575, which he recorded final season after he received 19 out of the 22 races on the calendar.



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