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***he🅷ad” during a heated confrontation in 🔯parc ferme after the pair came to blows in the Baku sprint race. 

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Russell and Verstappen made contact while battling over third place on the opening lap of the first s🍰print 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 interview with Dutch media♏. 

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

Ahead of this weekend’s 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Miami Grand Prix, 🧔Verstappen was unapologetic as he explained his stance on the matter. 

“If people have problems with that🦩, that's their probl꧅em. 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5最新开奖结果:put the matter behind him🏅 and felt there was no need to hold ‘clear-the-air’🎀 talks with the world championship leader. 

Verst𒊎appen, meanwhile, joked their relationship was “terrible” as a result of their bust-up in Baku. 

H𒐪e added: “No of course not - it🌟’s absolutely fine.”

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