Max Verstappen blasts F1 star in x-rated team radio during Australian GP
Max Verstappen reportedly raged at a fellow Formula 1 driver during the Australian Grand Prix.
On Saturday, Verstappen's qualifying ended in Q1 after he crashed heading into Turn 1.
When the Dutchman hit the brakes, the rear axle locked up, sending him spinning across the gravel and into the barrier.
As a result, Verstappen started Sunday's Grand Prix in 20th place.
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The four-time world champion went on to produce a stunning recovery drive as he finished the race in sixth place, behind Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, who took the chequered flag more than 54 seconds ahead of Verstappen.
During the race, it was reported that Verstappen was left fuming by Visa Cash App Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad, who was taking part in his first-ever F1 Grand Prix.
As Verstappen followed Lindblad into the pits during the Virtual Safety Car period on Lap 19, the Dutchman accused the 18-year-old of brake checking.
According to Sportskeeda, Verstappen said on his team radio: "That f**k just brake checked the whole pitlane!"
Max Verstappen makes honest admission after Australian GP
Despite plenty of overtakes and taking home eight points, Verstappen admitted that he did not enjoy the race.
When asked if he had fun on track, the 28-year-old replied: "No, not really. The overtakes were fun but I'm also racing cars that are two seconds slower.
"For me, it's just clearing the traffic. It sounds a bit weird but that's how I see it. It's not really a fair fight, so I just try to get through as clean as possible and try to get into my rhythm when I clear the midfield."
Verstappen added: "But we had too much degradation. We were graining a lot on the tyres. That compromised a lot with the rest of the race.
"We thought with the hard compound it would be better for us. But unfortunately that compound didn't work today."
The 2026 F1 season will continue next weekend with the Chinese Grand Prix, taking place around the Shanghai International Circuit.
Topics:Ā Max Verstappen, Formula 1, Red Bull Racing
Marcus Chan