George Russell believes a ban for Max Verstappen would be justified

George Russell feels a ban for Max Verstappen would be justified. File picture: Bradley Collyer/PA

George Russell said a ban for Max Verstappen would be justified after insisting his rival’s recent attempts to “scare” him backfired.

Verstappen is one point away from being forced to sit out a race following his collision with Russell at the last round in Spain where he accelerated into the British driver.