The contentious end to the F1 2024 season between Max Verstappen and George Russell saw tensions rise, and the Mercedes driver says he won’t back down. An on-track incident between Verstappen and Russell during qualifying in Qatar led the Dutch driver to slam the Mercedes man and state he had lost “all respect” for Russell.

Mercedes ace George Russell is ready to resume his on-track rivalry with Max Verstappen in 2025, and promises that he won't back down from a fight.

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