has advised to “f*** off” after the pair clashed within the stewards’ room after qualifying for the .
Verstappen certified on pole however after a prolonged deliberation involving each drivers, the stewards gave the 2024 world champion a for impeding Russell on a warm-up lap within the last part of qualifying.
It meant Russell began on pole place and though Verstappen finally , with Mercedes driver Russell ending fourth, the Dutchman was furious and accused the British driver of attempting to “screw him over onerous” within the stewards room.
“I’ve lots of respect for lots of drivers, however after final evening I fully misplaced that respect for him [Russell],” Verstappen advised Dutch broadcaster Viaplay.
“I simply thought it was ridiculous how he tried to power a penalty on me. And I used to be closely pissed at him for that.’”
“He all the time does it very properly right here in entrance of the digital camera, however then while you’re inside with him in individual, it’s only a completely different individual,” he added.
“I can’t stand that and it’s truly higher for him to f*** off. I don’t need to become involved on this.”
Verstappen elaborated additional within the official FIA press convention when requested concerning the incident.
“It wasn’t very gratifying to see that occur. The factor is being good, all the pieces is kind of determined, I didn’t need to screw anybody over and by doing that, being good, you get a penalty,” he stated.
“That’s what I attempted to elucidate nevertheless it felt like speaking to a brick wall. I spoke about legitimate causes. I didn’t need to trigger a scene into that final nook, [it was] very shocking.
“I used to be fairly stunned with what was happening, very disappointing. And I’ve been in that assembly room many instances in my life with folks I’ve raced – and I’ve by no means seen somebody attempting to screw somebody over that arduous.
“I misplaced all respect.”
Verstappen additionally reportedly confronted Russell throughout the pre-race drivers parade on the Lusail Worldwide Circuit.
The Dutchman overtook Russell at first of the race, whereas the Brit dropped again after a gradual pit-stop.
