Russell was building up on his prep lap to start his final qualifying run when he came across a slow moving Verstappen, and had to run wide. It was unusual in that neither man was on a hot lap, but these days preparing for one is so critical that any disturbance can make life difficult.

Max Verstappen may have qualified first for Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix; however, he won’t line up P1.

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen says he “lost all respect” for Mercedes driver George Russell after an incident between them in qualifying cost him pole position on the grid for the Qatar Grand Prix