Russell and Verstappen clash over qualifying incident at Qatar Grand Prix

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A heated argument occurred between George Russell and Max Verstappen during the Qatar Grand Prix qualifying. Russell accused Verstappen of being "super dangerous" after an incident where he had to run wide to avoid the slow-moving driver. The conflict escalated when both drivers were called to the stewards to discuss the incident. Verstappen expressed disappointment in Russell's actions, feeling he violated the driver’s code by trying to get him penalized. After the stewards' meeting, tensions remained high, with Verstappen reportedly warning Russell to expect consequences at the race's start if he faced a penalty.


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