Verstappen and Russell had an end-of-season bust-up in Abu Dhabi last year as the pair traded shots at each other following an incident in Qatar. At the 2024 season finale, Russell accused Verstappen of threatening behaviour and bullying.

MAX VERSTAPPEN has broken his silence after being accused of a “deliberate” crash at the Spanish Grand Prix. The Dutchman collided with George Russell just three laps away from the

Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris home to hand McLaren a 1-2 win at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen was demoted to 10th after seeing red in a battle with Charles Leclerc and George Russell. Piastri led from pole into Turn 1, while Verstappen jumped Norris by swooping around the outside of the second McLaren.