Unapologetic Max Verstappen on criticism for George Russell F1 spat: ‘If people have a problem, that’s their problem'

Max Verstappen has defended his reaction towards F1 rival George Russell following their spat at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. 
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. Fo
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. Fo

Verstappen called Russell a “d***head” during a heated confrontation in parc ferme after the pair🍰 came to blows in the Baku sprint race. 

Remote video URL

Russell and Verstapp🍰en made contact while battling over third place on the opening lap of the first sprint race of the season in Azerbaijan, leaving Verstappen’s Red Bull with a large hole in its sidepod. 

Verstappen went on to label Russell a “Princess” in a later interview𒉰 with Dutch media. 

Responding to Verstappen’s comments🐽, Russell said he felt the two-time world champion had “let himself down”. 

Ahead of this weekend’s 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Miami Grand Prix, Verstappen was unapologetic as he explained his𒁃 stance on thওe matter. 

“If people have problems with that, that's their🔯 problem. Right?”

(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 discuss the Sprint race in parc
(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1…

Speaking in the earlier press conferences, Russell insisted he had 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:put the matter behind him and felt there was no need♉ to hold ‘clear-the-air’ talks with the 🐭world championship leader. 

Verstappen, meanwhile, joked their relationship was “terrible” as a result of their bust-up in B🦩aku. 

He added: “No of cour🧔se not - it’s abso💙lutely fine.”

Read More