'He's talented': George Russell makes his stance clear on Dan Ticktum
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Mercedes driver George Russell on Friday made his stance clear on the comments he made about Formula E driver Dan Ticktum. His comments came after his clash with Max Verstappen following the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, which stirred controversy as Dan Ticktum seemed to have taken offence with it and had responded to his comments on social media.
George Russell vs Dan Ticktum controversy
The incident unfolded when George Russell, who didn't appear to be in a good mood after the clash, was asked by a reporter if he had ever seen a driver do what F1 champion Max Verstappen did — that is, deliberately hit another driver during a race. To this, Russell had said: 'Not in Formula 1. Maybe in Formula E. Maybe one British driver in Formula E.'
The reply didn't go down well with Ticktum, who is the only British driver in Formula E at the moment.
Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, Russell once again found himself in hot water. The question on the topic was ready to be hurled at him during the interaction with the media — and it happened. Russell was asked by Motorsport Week on Friday if he had seen Cupra Kiro driver Ticktum's Instagram repost.
To this, Russell said: 'I was told about that this morning. Yeah, I didn't really have much to say. I've known Ticktum for a while.
Obviously, a talented driver. I didn't mean any offence with my comment. I was just using that as an example. So, yeah, I heard he saw the funny side of it,' he said.
'No, I've not actually seen him for a long time, so I know he's racing in Formula E. I keep half an eye on that when I can, so I know he's done a pretty decent job,' he added.
What Dan Ticktum had said in his response to George Russell's remark
Taking to Instagram to share a recorded response to Russell's remark, Ticktum had said: "It has come to my attention via the Twittersphere that a certain driver in Formula 1 — not to name names but his name is George Russell — has made some rather choice comments about a certain Formula E driver.'
Thanking Russell for the mention, he further said: "He hasn't named my name, but it's quite obviously pointed at me. We'd like to address those comments that he made, I believe, on the team radio. Number one, thank you for the free publicity. We'll take that any day of the week. And two, while what Max did today was a little bit sceptical, to be likened to him at any point in my career is a positive if you ask me. Goodbye."
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'Everyone doubts me': Dan Ticktum after claiming first-ever podium at Tokyo E-Prix 2025 Round 9
Cupra Kiro driver Ticktum is currently placed 10th in the Formula E Driver Standings with 55 points. He will now be seen competing in the Jakarta E-Prix next weekend.
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