George Russell claimed that Max Verstappen's collision with him at the Spanish Grand Prix should have led to disqualification, as he felt it was a deliberate act. Despite receiving a 10-second penalty for the incident, Verstappen dismissed Russell's comments and expressed no regrets about his actions. Russell argued that such behavior sets a bad precedent for young drivers and emphasized the seriousness of risking lives on the track. The incident, in which Verstappen accelerated into Russell's car, sparked discussions on sportsmanship and responsibility in Formula One racing.
If it was truly deliberate then absolutely, he said. Because you cannot deliberately crash into another driver. We are putting our lives on the line.
It is something I have seen numerous times in sim racing and go-karts. I have never seen it in a Formula One race. It felt strange, bizarre.
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