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George Russell says he and Max Verstappen “don’t really speak”, but also “don’t ignore each other”, and adds: “I don’t lose sleep over it.”
Although George Russell and Max Verstappen have known each other since their days in the junior categories, their relationship in Formula 1 is certainly not peachy.
The two drivers have been involved in a fierce was of words for some time now, which came to a head at the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix, when Russell called Verstappen a “bully”, and continued at that year’s season finale in Abu Dhabi.
When asked about the current status relationship, George confirmed they are not best of friends, but also said he is ok with where they stand.
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“We just say hello to each other,” the Briton said.
“We don’t really speak, but we don’t ignore each other. I don’t lose sleep over it. And for sure, he doesn’t lose sleep over it.
“So it doesn’t bother me one single bit,” he concluded.
