Max Verstappen's late-race clash with George Russell at the Brazilian Grand Prix stemmed from a controversial pit stop strategy by Red Bull. After a late safety car, Red Bull opted for hard tires for Verstappen, hindering his pace. This led to a near-crash with Russell, whom Verstappen accused of forcing him off the track. Stewards investigated but ultimately took no further action against either driver. Verstappen expressed frustration with inconsistent F1 racing guidelines, citing ambiguity as a source of his issues.

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