Unapologetic Max Verstappen on criticism for George Russell F1 spat: ‘If people have a problem, that’s their problem'

Max Verstappen has defended his reaction towards F1 rival George Russell following their spat at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. 
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. Fo
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. Fo

Verstappen called Russell a 🉐“d***head” during a heated confrontation in parc ferme after൲ the pair came to blows in the Baku sprint race. 

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Russell and Verstappen made contact while battling over third place on the opening lap of the first sprint race of the season in Azerbaijan, leaving Versta♔ppen’s Red Bull with a larg🐲e hole in its sidepod. 

Verstappen went on to label Ru🌼ssell a “Princess”𒆙 in a later interview with Dutch media. 

Responding to Verstappen’s comments, Russell said he felt the two-time world cha💮𒐪mpion had “let himself down”. 

Ahead of this weekend’s 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Miami Grand Prix, Verstappen was unapologetic as𓆉 he explained his st💧ance on the matter. 

“If people have problems with that, that'🍨s their problem. Right?”

(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 discuss the Sprint race in parc
(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1…

Speaking in the earlier press conferences, Russell insisted he had 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:put the matter behind him and felt there was no need to hold ‘clear-the-air’ talks with the w🉐orld championship leader. 

Verstappen, meanwhile, joked their relationship was “terrible⛦” as a result of their bust-up in Baku. 

He added: “No&🉐nbsp;of course not🌊 - it’s absolutely fine.”

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