Verstappen was unhappy with the role Russell, who rose from second to first on the grid, had played in the decision.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen followed up his Formula 1 drivers’ title with another win Sunday in an incident-packed Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris was hit with a penalty that ended his race challenge.

George Russell has spoken out after Formula One rival Max Verstappen admitted that he had lost all respect for the British driver after the Qatar Grand Prix.