Verstappen criticizes Russell after winning Qatar Grand Prix and losing respect

Max Verstappen won the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix after starting second due to a grid penalty. The penalty was imposed for impeding George Russell during qualifying, which Verstappen criticized as disrespectful in a post-race press conference. Verstappen expressed disappointment over Russell's actions, stating he lost all respect for him. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner noted that Verstappen was motivated by the incident and had a strong start, quickly taking the lead in the race. Horner mentioned that there may have been tension between the two drivers during the drivers' parade, indicating that Verstappen was still affected by the previous day's events.