i will not speak to verstappen after all this things says Russell

After their altercation at the end of the previous season, George Russell claims he has “no intention” of engaging with Max Verstappen to make amends.

When Verstappen was punished for obstructing Russell during the Qatar Grand Prix, their argument erupted, and the Dutchman said he had “lost all respect” for his opponent.

Russell, a Brit, retaliated by claiming that the Red Bull driver “cannot deal with adversity”.

During Tuesday’s F1 75 event at London’s O2 Arena, Russell stated that Verstappen and he “hadn’t spoken” during the winter.

The Mercedes driver stated, “I’ve got no intentions [to], to be honest,” during an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live.

“That happened last year. I want to focus on myself. Things got out of line last year. That was then. We are not going to go back to being best mates, that’s for sure.” sked whether he had concerns about the situation, Russell said: “No concerns about him or his driving. I am not going to change my approach fighting him or other drivers.”

Russell also shared his thoughts on the FIA’s intention to formalise a procedure that might result in drivers being banned for using profanity or insulting race officials.

As a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), the organisation that represents Formula One drivers, the 27-year-old stated: “It’s going pretty far. As drivers, we have to continue to show our personalities. We don’t want to be in a bubble. That’s pretty obvious.”

“The argument that you shouldn’t use profanity in a setting like this [a news conference] has some validity. However, the swear words are the first words you learn when it’s not your first language.

After swearing in a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix last year, Verstappen was mandated to do a motorsport community service project.

In response, the four-time world champion spoke to reporters outside the room and limited his responses during an official FIA news conference the next day.

Verstappen remarked, “I don’t need to say anything. Everyone’s reaction to it, that says enough,” in response to a question on the FIA toughening the penalties for swearing.

“I of course understand you cannot swear anywhere. But in the heat of the moment, playing sport, sometimes things slip out a little bit. Plus we all grew up, playing sport or football; it happens that you use a swear word, and we shouldn’t take it so serious. I am not going to tell you how you should behave in life. But we have to deal with it.”

Adrien Fourmaux, a global rally racer, was the first driver to be disciplined under the new ruling over the weekend.

Following a special stage, he was fined 10,000 euros (£8,300) and suspended an additional 20,000 euros (£16,600) for using profanity during a TV interview.

Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, two Williams drivers, stated last week that it was improper to threaten drivers with suspensions for using profanity, although they also agreed that drivers should

The two drivers, who have clashed in past seasons, concluded their feud last year on a negative note.

When questioned about Russell’s remarks later on Tuesday, Verstappen responded, “I have nothing to say about that subject. I have no intention of continuing any kind of beef in February.”