Verstappen was unhappy with the role Russell, who rose from second to first on the grid, had played in the decision.

Max Verstappen captured the victory at the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, storming to the front of the field after being forced to start second despite capturing pole position on Saturday. While Verstappen was fastest in the field during the qualifying session,

Max Verstappen has told George Russell to “f*** off” after the pair clashed in the stewards’ room after qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix. Verstappen qualified on pole but after a lengthy deliberation involving both drivers,