Max Verstappen’s awkward reaction to George Russell query after Lando Norris wins Australian GP
Tom Olver
Tom Olver
Published March 16, 2025 10:11am
Updated March 16, 2025 10:16am
F1 Grand Prix Of Australia
Red Bull famous person Max Verstappen needed to accept 2d location in Melbourne (Picture: Getty)
Max Verstappen joked that he nonetheless had a ‘shockingly bad’ dating with George Russell after he changed into crushed with the aid of using an stimulated Lando Norris on the Australian Grand Prix.
After snatching pole, McLaren motive force Norris efficiently held off a overdue price from Red Bull’s Verstappen in Melbourne to seal his 5th profession victory.
The 25-year-vintage Briton momentarily misplaced his lead after pitting for intermediate tyres early on on the Albert Park Circuit however replied beautifully to put down a marker a interesting opener to the Formula One calendar.
Verstappen, protecting his identify 2024 identify, needed to accept 2d location, at the same time as Mercedes’ Russell held his nerve to steady the very last podium position.
It proved a difficult race for Ferrari debutant Lewis Hamilton, who finished way down the leaderboard tenths place.
‘I assume it’s properly as compared to, let’s say, the groups in the back of us,’ Verstappen stated quickly after his 2d-region finish.
‘But, of course, in case you have a take a observe the primary stint, we have been pretty a piece off. As quickly because the tyres began out to overheat, we had no risk and yeah, essentially, McLaren simply took off.
‘So we nevertheless have loads of paintings to do to combat for a win. But I’m very glad that we’re 2d here. It’s essentially one region higher than we have to have been, and it’s 18 greater factors than I had ultimate 12 months at this track.’
