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,

A fired-up Max Verstappen said he "lost all respect" for rival George Russell after the pair were summoned to the stewards on Saturday night to discuss an incident that resulted in Verstappen being stripped of pole position for Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix.