George Russell spoke out against Max Verstappen’s behavior during the Qatar Grand Prix qualifying, asserting that Verstappen should not have been on the racing line while driving slowly. Russell emphasized the importance of setting a positive example as a world champion and defended his actions to the stewards. He accused Verstappen of bullying and claimed that no one has held him accountable for his actions. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff also criticized Red Bull’s Christian Horner for his remarks about Russell, calling them inappropriate.