Verstappen rants against Russell after losing pole position at Qatar Grand Prix

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Max Verstappen lost his pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix after being penalized for impeding George Russell during qualifying. Verstappen expressed anger towards Russell, stating he has "lost all respect" for him following a heated discussion in the stewards' room. Despite the penalty, Verstappen won the race, taking the lead at the start. Russell finished fourth and noted he expected Verstappen to be aggressive, but he felt they could have competed more closely if their pace had matched. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the two drivers, with Verstappen frustrated by Russell's accusations. Russell acknowledged the unpredictable nature of racing, emphasizing the difference in performance from qualifying to the race.


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