Verstappen's anger towards Russell deepens after Qatar Grand Prix penalty
Max Verstappen's anger towards George Russell intensified after the Qatar Grand Prix. Verstappen received a one-place grid penalty for blocking Russell during qualifying, which dropped him from pole position. After the race, Verstappen criticized Russell for being two-faced, noting a difference in his behavior between the media area and the stewards' room. This incident led Verstappen to feel a loss of respect for Russell. Verstappen expressed frustration over the penalty, stating he tried to be considerate during qualifying but felt it backfired. He described the situation as disappointing and noted that he had never seen such behavior from a fellow driver before.