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No talks with Verstappen and no change of approach, says Russell

George Russell criticized Max Verstappen's behavior, calling him a "bully" after a dangerous incident during qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix, which led to a stewards' investigation and resulted in Verstappen losing pole position to Russell.
Russell confirmed he has had "no concerns" about Verstappen and has not spoken to him since their confrontation in December 2024, focusing instead on his own driving for the upcoming season.
Verstappen, who won his fourth championship in 2024, called Russell a "backstabber" and expressed he has lost respect for him, stating he has no intention to continue their conflict during the pre-season.
Russell will lead Mercedes alongside new teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli, as Lewis Hamilton has moved to Ferrari, while the new Formula One season begins on March 16 in Australia.

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The Sun

'We won't go back to being best mates' - Russell not speaking to Verstappen

GEORGE RUSSELL has “no intention” of burying the hatchet with Max Verstappen following their explosive row last season. The pair went to war in last year’s finale in Abu Dhabi, with the British 27-year-old claiming Verstappen threatened to put his “f***ing head in the wall” by deliberately crashing into him at the Qatar Grand Prix. AlamyGeorge Russell says he didn’t speak to Max Verstappen over the winter[/caption] GettyRussell and Verstappen fe…

3 days ago·United Kingdom

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Japan Today

Russell says he won't change approach to Verstappen after F1 feud in 2024

George Russell says he won't follow Lando Norris by changing his approach to Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen following a feud last season, as Verstappen said he has “no intention to continue any kind of beef.” Russell accused Verstappen of bullying in November and claimed the Dutch driver had threatened…

3 days ago·Sakado, Japan

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Evening Standard

Russell issues verdict on Verstappen rivalry ahead of new F1 season

The two clashed at last season’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

Russell has 'no concerns' over Verstappen after Abu Dhabi row

LONDON — George Russell insisted he had "no concerns" about world champion Max Verstappen heading into the new Formula One campaign despite their furious row during last season's final race in Abu Dhabi. Russell accused Verstappen of blocking him dangerously during qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix, a claim that resulted in a stewards' investigation and Verstappen losing pole position to Russell. British driver Russell said Verstappen vowed to …

3 days ago·Amman, Jordan

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Daily Mirror

George Russell sends warning to Max Verstappen after foul-mouthed F1 bust-up

George Russell and Max Verstappen were involved in an explosive bust-up towards the end of the 2024 season, with the duo set to renew their rivalry in the upcoming campaign

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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