George Russell expresses concern over Max Verstappen after Qatar GP incident
George Russell accused Max Verstappen of impeding him during qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix. The stewards agreed, giving Verstappen a one-place grid penalty, which changed his starting position from pole. Despite the penalty, Verstappen quickly overtook Russell at the start and won the race. Russell finished fourth but expressed relief at avoiding a crash with Verstappen during the race. Verstappen criticized Russell's actions, stating he felt disrespected by the complaint. He expressed disappointment over the penalty, emphasizing that he did not intend to impede anyone.