After the defeat at the Qatar Grand Prix, dramatic behind-the-scenes footage of Max Verstappen and George Russell was released.

The four-time world champion and the Mercedes star initially came together on the track when a fast-approaching Russell approached a slow-moving Verstappen during qualifying.

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Verstappen was next will be penalized for failing to meet the minimum lap time set by the race director and received a grid penalty of one place for Sunday’s race.

As a result, Russell inherited pole position; However, Verstappen prevailed at the first corner and took victory at the Lusail International Circuit.

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The feud between Max Verstappen and George Russell escalates at the Qatar GP

After the race, Verstappen beat Russell and described him as “two-faced” because he had filed a criminal complaint with the FIA ​​and also claimed that he had lost respect for his rival.

According to Sky Sports F1’s Ted Kravitz, there was another altercation off camera where Verstappen confronted Russell after the penalty.

The expert teased that the footage may end up in the next season of Drive to surviveas Verstappen allegedly shouted to Russell on the way to the drivers’ parade.

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“There are rumors, and I think you’ll find that when Drive to Survive airs in February, because they certainly won’t leave that little snippet on the cutting room floor,” Kravitz said.

“In the drivers’ parade lounge, Max then confronted George, who was still seething as we had said, and said something to the effect of ‘You and your FIA colleagues, I hope you are happy with what you have done’, or do you know? Your FIA friends.

“I think the actual quote was a little more rude, but I won’t say what it was, but that seems to be the confrontation Christian Horner mentioned that everything has become a bit tasty between them.”

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