Williams junior driver Roy Nissany has come under criticism from his Formula 2 rivals for defending during the Bahrain feature race.
Sprint race winner Richard Verschoor tore into his rival in a social media after he was taken out of the race in a collision with his rival. Verschoor passed Nissany around turn 13, only for his rival to make contact with him as he moved back towards the racing line.
“This is not racing,” fumed Verschoor. “This is purposely driving someone off the track, not caring whether you will crash. This is over the limit and not acceptable, go choose another sport.”
“It’s honestly ridiculous, he should not have a license,” Verschoor continued. “It’s more than dangerous.”
Nissany also drew the ire of Jehan Daruvala, who also accused the Williams driver academy member of carelessly colliding with him. The pair fought for position through turn four, then Nissany defended firmly into turn five, pulling across the path of Daruvala and damaging the…