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George Russell advises Max Verstappen: "There's no need to drive like a hooligan."
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In addition to Charles LeclercIndicating that he would try everything and take many risks to try and reach the podium, George Russell is also lying in wait. Capable of interfering in the battle of the leaders with a good start, the driver Classic Mercedes for sale could well showcase his good pace, having notably managed to climb to the top of the last Free Practice session.
“We were close at the front in Q1 and Q2, but the three drivers around me had worn tires and they were setting the same lap times as me,” commented the Briton after Saturday's session. We knew they would be ahead, and I knew I would have to do something special just to be in the fight. I'm not entirely happy with Q3, but doing better than fourth would have been virtually impossible.
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What strategy will Max Verstappen adopt?
To trap the McLarenTwo solutions appear viable for negotiating the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Slowing down the field, following the strategy initiated by... Carlos Sainz in Singapore with Classic Ferrari for sale, could indeed prove to be viable. “I don’t think we’re in contention with the top three for the Grand Prix, but I can’t imagine Max just going to pull away and let everyone else finish in the top three, in the current order.” commented an opportunistic George RussellThere will be opportunities, we'll go with what happens. The team will be up all night making plans, but I'm sure those plans will be quite different every lap of the race. It will be an interesting race.
Secondly, an unconventional strategy on the part of Yuki tsunoda is to be expected. In any case, George Russell will be paying close attention to how the leading trio manages their effort. Even during qualifying, the Briton indicated over the radio that he wanted them to Max Verstappen He offered him a tow on his cool-down lap. If the Dutchman did not comply, George Russell's idea was nothing other than to start second on the grid at the very least, and thus form a makeshift team with his opponent.
"I hope Max will still be in the lead after the first round," added the Mercedes driver to Viaplay. He's not just going to charge straight for victory; there's no need to drive like a hooligan, to do crazy things just to maintain the pace.
Eager to see the leader's strategy deployed, George Russell will complete the second line from 14pm (French time) and will try to influence events to maximize his own performance.
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Hamid
08/12/2025 at 07:44 a.m.
Ressel is absolutely right, when you see the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Max could have caused an accident, the way he blocked his competitors.
vincent moyet
07/12/2025 at 12:36 a.m.
Russell is just throwing shade, hoping for another victory... But Verstappen needs to score maximum points, hoping cars will get between him and Norris, because a collision would benefit Piastri (and yes, there are two McLarens in the race), and you can count on Red Bull to play dirty. For them, anything goes. That's also one of the reasons I enjoyed seeing McLaren back at the front... I'm sick of RBR with their rogue driver who's rarely penalized, their inhumane treatment of drivers, and their questionable methods.
Bernard JOUVENE
08/12/2025 at 11:55 a.m.
Your judgments about Max are unbearable.