Verstappen was unhappy with the role George Russell, who started first on the grid after the penalty, had played in the decision.

Max Verstappen secured pole position for the first time in five months during the Qatar GP. However, the Red Bull driver was forced to start from second place, behind George Russell.

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 challenge.