Max Verstappen did not see anything in the duel with Georg Russell in the race in Spain that he could describe as controversial. The Dutchman was in second place in the first laps of the race in Barcelona, when he drove off the track due to a gust of wind and fell to fourth place, behind teammate Sergio Perez and Russell.
The Briton tried to overtake quite a few laps, which was hampered by the failure of the DRS system, the opportunity was offered to him in the 24th lap of the race, when he managed to drive past Mercedes in the first corner, but Russell returned the blow and racer Red Bull overtook back. the duel continued into the third turn, where both racers drove off the ideal line, with Verstappen driving practically off the track.
The duel, in which it seemed that Russell did not leave the competitor for the width of the race car space, as required by the rules, was also observed by the judges of the race, but they did not see the need for action, and Verstappen also welcomed the decision.
"Fortunately, no action was taken," he said. “I had some grip outside, so I don’t see a problem. It was a relentless race. It’s true that I was off the track, but I was also in a blind spot where George couldn’t see me, so I don’t think he even knew exactly where I was. He knew I was close, but it’s hard to leave there for the full width of the race car space, as the turn is fast and the race car slides outward. If I were in George's place, I would do the same, that's how we race, ”added the Dutchman, who won the race.
Russell also believes he has done nothing controversial in his fight with Verstappn. “I think it’s important to allow such tough but fair duels. The rule says you have to leave the competitor for the width of the race car space and I did that too. Max still had one bike on the track. It was a bit difficult at the time, but because we also have new commissioners and the leadership of the race, it's hard for all of us, because we're trying to understand what's allowed. "
Russell said dialogue with the race leadership is needed. “We need to know what is expected of us and what racers need, so open dialogue is needed. As for overtaking Verstappn, however, I did not even know that the Commissioners were examining him. I think it was a relentless and fair race. ”
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