How Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen and Mercedes rival George Russell went from being friendly racing rivals to a furious spat which rumbles on months after their falling out

Max Verstappen and George Russell are ready to move on from the feud that saw them spectacularly fell out at the back end of last season.

George Russell says he won’t follow Lando Norris by changing his approach to Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen following a feud last season as Verstappen says he has “no intention to continue any kind of beef.

The four-time F1 world champion Verstappen and Mercedes driver Russell had a heated exchanged at last year’s Qatar Grand Prix.

George Russell ‘pretty clear’ on Max Verstappen stance ahead of new F1 season - The Briton labelled the four-time world champion a “bully” at the end of last year and says he has made it known that he is “not going to take it”.

Max Verstappen insists he will “manage the situation” regarding the threat of a race ban in the first few months of the 2025 F1 season. The four-time world champion, after incidents in Austria, Mexico,

Mercedes Formula 1 star George Russell has reignited the bitter feud with Max Verstappen which saw him claim the Red Bull star was a 'bully' last season. The two stars of F1 are used to competing against each other on track,