'Get out': Verstappen bans reporter from Japan press conferenceRed Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen prepares for the race prior to the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyorod near Budapest, Hungary, on August 3, 2025. SUZUKA, Japan — Max Verstappen sparked a verbal confrontation ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix on Thursday when he refused to start his press conference until a British journalist left the room. Richards asked Verstappen if his demand was because of a question he had asked the driver last season, to which the four-time world champion replied "yes" and told him to "get out". He left and Verstappen continued with the press conference. The question centered on the impact of a penalty that Verstappen had picked up for ramming Mercedes driver George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix in June.

Source: Philippine Star March 27, 2026 03:17 UTC