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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Giles Richards

Russell believes Verstappen should have been disqualified for Spanish F1 GP crash

Max Verstappen about to drive into the side of George Russell’s Mercedes during the Spanish Grand Prix
Max Verstappen about to drive into the side of George Russell’s Mercedes during the Spanish Grand Prix. Photograph: Sky Sports

George Russell has insisted that Max Verstappen should have faced disqualification after he crashed into the British driver at the Spanish Grand Prix, claiming he felt the world champion had done so deliberately and that he was setting a bad example for young drivers.

Verstappen, who was bullish after a race where he received a 10‑second penalty that dropped him from fifth at the flag to 10th, dismissed Russell’s comments, maintaining he had no regrets and mocking the British driver’s reactions with the comment: “Well, I’ll bring some tissues next time.”

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