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 remaining section of qualifying.
It meant Russell began on pole place and although Verstappen finally , with Mercedes driver Russell ending fourth, the Dutchman was furious and accused the British driver of attempting to “screw him over arduous” within the stewards room.
“I’ve lots of respect for lots of drivers, however after final night time 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 at all times does it very properly right here in entrance of the digital camera, however then while you’re inside with him in particular person, it’s only a totally different particular person,” he added.
“I can’t stand that and it’s really higher for him to f*** off. I don’t wish to become involved on this.”
Verstappen elaborated additional within the official FIA press convention when requested concerning the incident.
“It wasn’t very pleasurable to see that occur. The factor is being good, every little thing is kind of determined, I didn’t wish to screw anybody over and by doing that, being good, you get a penalty,” he stated.
“That’s what I attempted to clarify nevertheless it felt like speaking to a brick wall. I spoke about legitimate causes. I didn’t wish to trigger a scene into that final nook, [it was] very stunning.
“I used to be fairly shocked 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 onerous.
“I misplaced all respect.”
Verstappen additionally reportedly confronted Russell through the pre-race drivers parade on the Lusail Worldwide Circuit.
The Dutchman overtook Russell in the beginning of the race, whereas the Brit dropped again after a sluggish pit-stop.
