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Debate | Is Verstappen or is Russell right in their feud after Qatar?
The 'war of words' continue at the Abu Dhabi GP. Max Verstappen and George Russell argue about what happened in Qatar, and their team principals, Christian Horner and Toto Wolff joined in taking jabs at each other. Therefore, GPblog presents you the question: Who do you think is right about what happened in Qatar?
The origins of the story lie in Qatar, where after qualifying, Verstappen received a one-place grid penalty for 'impeding' Russell in Q3. After he won the Qatar GP, Verstappen said at the press conference that Russell did everything he can so the stewards would penalise him, and said he has lost all of his respect for the Briton. Christian Horner called the Mercedes driver 'hysterical' also because of how he reacted to not getting the tyre compound he wanted.
It continued in Abu Dhabi. At the FIA Press Conference on Thursday, Verstappen said 'he has never seen anything like what Russell did in his career in the stewards' room.' Later to the Dutch press, he called the Briton a liar. Russell also shared his side of the matter. He said Verstappen told him he would put him in the wall and he 'could see it in his eyes that he meant it', and someone needs to stand up to the Dutchman.
On Thursday, Toto Wolff was also present during Russell's press moment. The team principal called Christian Horner a 'yapping little Terrier', to which Horner responded of course on Friday. The Red Bull team principal also underlined Verstappen is not a liar.
Russell also claimed that Verstappen was swearing in the stewards' room, however, Sky Sports' lead commentator David Croft said that is not true.
At a point where many things have been sent, GPblog asks you the question: Do you agree with Verstappen, or do you agree with Russell? Vote in the poll, and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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