Verstappen, who's the reigning world champion and represents Red Bull, was accused of bullying by Mercedes man Russell at last year's Qatar Grand Prix after he received a penalty for impeding the Englishman.

Lando Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri slid onto the grass in an eventful Australian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton finished 10th in Ferrari debut.

Lewis Hamilton summoned by FIA as star receives Australian GP demotion F1 RESULTS TODAY: Max Verstappen beaten as F1 champion crashes out of thrilling Australian Grand Prix However, the wet weather threw the Australian GP into chaos as Piastri slipped onto the grass and tumbled down the order,