Verstappen reacts angrily to Russell after grid penalty at Qatar Grand Prix

Max Verstappen received a one-place grid penalty for impeding George Russell during qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix. This penalty allowed Russell to start in pole position, while Verstappen ultimately won the race. Following the incident, Verstappen expressed anger towards Russell, accusing him of trying to force the penalty. He stated that he lost respect for Russell after their confrontation in the stewards' room. Verstappen also confronted Russell during the pre-race drivers' parade. Despite the penalty, Verstappen overtook Russell at the start of the race, while Russell fell back due to a slow pit stop.