During the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix qualifying session, Mercedes driver George Russell expressed frustration following an incident with Red Bull's Max Verstappen at the start of their final Q3 laps. Russell stated that Verstappen "just slammed on the brakes" ahead of their decisive runs.
The on-track incident occurred as Verstappen was leading the pack into the final qualifying phase. The disruption hampered Russell's final run, causing him to narrowly miss out on securing pole position for the Grand Prix.
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