Verstappen was unhappy with the role George Russell, who started first on the grid after the penalty, had played in the decision.

Max Verstappen secured pole position for the first time in five months during the Qatar GP. However, the Red Bull driver was forced to start from second place, behind George Russell.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix that was brought to life by two mid-race safety cars and a penalty for McLaren’s Lando Norris.