George Russell is not expecting Max Verstappen to ease off at the Canadian Grand Prix, despite the threat of a race ban looming over the Dutchman.
Russell will start the race on pole, with Verstappen next to him on the front row.
A collision between the two drivers in Spain last time out landed Verstappen with more penalty points and left him just one away from a one-race suspension.
But Russell does not think Verstappen is the kind of character to let that threat deter him from his usual aggressive driving style.
The Brit said: “Max is one of the best drivers. There’s no reason for him to race any differently, and I’m not sitting here thinking he’s going to give us more room. If anything, probably the opposite to try and prove a point.
“So I’ll be keeping an eye [out], but ultimately, we’re all here to win.”