Max Verstappen has ‘lost all respect’ for George Russell over grid penalty

The Dutchman was stripped of pole position in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Max Verstappen is furious with George Russell. Pic: Darko Bandic/AP

A furious Max Verstappen said he has “lost all respect” for George Russell and accused him of being two-faced after the drivers were involved in a public spat ahead of Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix.

Verstappen was stripped of pole position in the early hours of Sunday morning after the stewards said he impeded Russell as both men geared up for their hot laps in the final phase of qualifying.