Max Verstappen criticizes George Russell after grid penalty incident at Qatar Grand Prix

Max Verstappen expressed anger towards George Russell, claiming he has "lost all respect" for him after a grid penalty incident at the Qatar Grand Prix. Verstappen was penalized for impeding Russell during qualifying, which allowed Russell to start in pole position. Despite a tense exchange, where Verstappen ignored Russell's fist bump, he won the race, leading every lap. Afterward, Verstappen criticized Russell for his behavior, stating he acted differently in front of the cameras compared to behind closed doors. Verstappen also reflected on the penalty, saying he was surprised but not shocked by the decision. He felt his attempt to be courteous during qualifying backfired, resulting in the penalty.