Max Verstappen criticizes George Russell after qualifying penalty at Qatar Grand Prix

Max Verstappen expressed disappointment with George Russell after receiving a one-place penalty in qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix. Verstappen was faster than Russell but was penalized for driving "unnecessarily slowly," allowing Russell to take pole position. Verstappen criticized Russell for his actions during the incident, stating he "lost all respect" for him. Russell had complained about the situation being "super dangerous" as he had to avoid Verstappen on track. Despite the penalty, Verstappen won the race after overtaking Russell at the start. Russell finished fourth, receiving a five-second penalty for a separate infraction during a safety car period.