Internet erupts over Russell ‘brake test’: ‘If Max did that, he’d already be hanged’

Updated: 15:08, 17 Jun 2025
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There's plenty to say about the Canadian Grand Prix. The tension at the front, George Russell's win, and Lando Norris's crash. But what do fans think of the 'game' between Russell and Max Verstappen?
Behind the safety car, i4n the last laps of the race, Verstappen seemed almost to overtake Russell. Overtaking behind the safety car is of course not allowed, but Verstappen quickly nuanced the incident.
There's still a protest from Red Bull against Russell regarding a braking action, but what do Formula 1 fans themselves think of the incident? See below how the internet reacts to the actions of the (for now) number one and two in the race.

F1 fans respond to yet another incident between Russell and Verstappen

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