Max Verstappen captured the victory at the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, storming to the front of the field after being forced to start second despite capturing pole position on Saturday. While Verstappen was fastest in the field during the qualifying session,

It meant Russell started on pole position and even though Verstappen eventually won the race comfortably, with Mercedes driver Russell finishing fourth, the Dutchman was livid and accused the British driver of trying to “screw him over hard” in the stewards room.

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.