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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jack Rathborn

Max Verstappen orders reporter to ‘get out’ during tense Japanese GP media session

Max Verstappen ordered a reporter to “get out” of a Japanese Grand Prix media session after a tense confrontation over an interaction between the pair last season.

The Red Bull driver has endured a frustrating start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, failing to finish in China to sit eighth in the standings and way off the early pace set by George Russell and Kimi Antonelli with Mercedes.

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