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The 2024 Formula 1 season is set to finish up in Abu Dhabi over the weekend.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen already wrapped up his fourth consecutive championship, but the drama around him has not dissipated.
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Mercedes driver George Russell accused Verstappen of bullying and threatening behavior following an issue between the two at last weekend’s race in Qatar. Verstappen said Sunday he “lost all respect” for the British star after an incident cost Verstappen the pole position for the grand prix.
“I’ve known Max for 12 years, I’ve respected him all of this time but now I’ve lost respect for him because we’re all fighting on track and it’s never personal,” Russell said Thursday, via Sky Sports.
“Now he’s made it personal and someone needs to stand up to a bully like this. And so far, people have let him get away with murder.”
Russell alleged that Verstappen …
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