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Russell reveals Max Verstappen threat and Blasts Verstappen: “He Thinks He’s Above the Law” due to Explosive Qatar GP Fallout

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
December 5, 2024
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Russell reveals Max Verstappen threat and Blasts Verstappen: “He Thinks He’s Above the Law” due to Explosive Qatar GP Fallout

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JUNE 09: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes celebrate in parc ferme after the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 09, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202406091107 // Usage for editorial use only //

Formula 1’s most intense rivalry just turned up the heat as George Russell hit back at Max Verstappen with a fiery response to the world champion’s criticism following the Qatar Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver accused Verstappen of crossing the line, both on and off the track, alleging the Red Bull star threatened to intentionally crash into him during the race.


The Fallout from Qatar

Verstappen, penalized for impeding Russell in qualifying, reportedly vented his frustration in a private confrontation, allegedly threatening to “put [Russell] on [his] f***ing head in the wall.” The Dutchman’s comments came after calling Russell’s conduct in the stewards’ room a blatant attempt to “screw him over.”

Russell, unwilling to let Verstappen’s remarks go unanswered, detailed the incident:

“Straight out of the stewards, he told me, ‘I don’t know why you would want to screw me like this… but if I have to, I’ll purposely go out of my way to put you on your f***ing head in the wall.’”


“He Thinks He’s Above the Law”

The British driver didn’t mince words, accusing Verstappen of believing himself untouchable. Russell highlighted incidents where Verstappen’s conduct reflected poorly on his attitude toward racing, from the infamous 2021 title-decider in Abu Dhabi to clashes this year with rivals like Lando Norris.

“We’ve got a guy who’s at the top of this sport who feels he’s above the law,” Russell said. “I admire his on-track battles, but what we’ve seen at times is not racing; it’s ‘do or die.’ That’s not how we should compete.”

Russell also pointed to Verstappen’s inability to handle adversity, referencing outbursts during moments of non-dominance, such as the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Verstappen criticized his team on the radio.


A Call for Accountability

Russell wasn’t just defending himself but calling for accountability across the sport. He expressed frustration at Verstappen’s “double standards” and the lack of consequences for his actions.

“Maybe that’s why he thinks he can get away with murder,” Russell said. “But actions have consequences. This sport needs to set a standard, and no one—not even Max—is above that.”


Verstappen Doubles Down

Verstappen, far from backing down, stood by his comments in a pre-Abu Dhabi press conference.

“No regrets at all. If I had to do it again, I’d say even more,” Verstappen said, justifying his frustrations as rooted in his respect for racing integrity. “What I experienced in Qatar was unacceptable.”


The Divide Widens

Russell criticized Verstappen’s relationship with his team, suggesting that his combative nature has caused discontent within Red Bull. He claimed Verstappen’s negative comments after Hungary led to Red Bull engineers seeking roles at rival teams like Mercedes, McLaren, and Aston Martin.

“I don’t respect someone who doesn’t appreciate those who gave him the tools to succeed,” Russell said. “He’s been in the same fight as the rest of us for half the season, and it’s time for everyone to lead by example.”


The Final Word

Russell concluded by reaffirming his stand against Verstappen’s alleged behavior:

“I’m not going to sit back and accept it. Max might be the biggest name in the sport, but no one should feel they can throw around threats or disrespect and get away with it.”

As Formula 1 gears up for the season finale in Abu Dhabi, the Verstappen-Russell rivalry promises to be one of the most explosive storylines on and off the track. The tension underscores a deeper question for the sport: How far is too far in the heat of competition?

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