George Russell has not spoken to Formula One champion Max Verstappen since their end-of-season bust-up in Abu Dhabi last December and the Mercedes driver said on Tuesday he was not about to change his approach either.

George Russell says he won’t follow Lando Norris by changing his approach to Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen following a feud last season.

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”.

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Lando Norris has pledged to get tough and drive with his “elbows out” against Max Verstappen as the two prepare to resume their title rivalry in the new Formula 1 season.

George Russell insisted his run-in with Max Verstappen was in the past but reiterated that he will not be pushed around on track. The Mercedes driver publicly fell out with his Red Bull counterpart at the end of last season but in a new year and with a winter break behind him,