Tensions briefly boiled over in the media pen at the Qatar Grand Prix after George Russell interrupted Lando Norris’ interview to confront him over an incident during qualifying.

George Russell stepped in to correct Sky Sports F1 presenter Simon Lazenby during a post-qualifying interview at the Qatar Grand Prix, taking the opportunity to air out his frustrations with the line of questioning he faced in the TV pen.

Mercedes F1 star George Russell cheekily called for punishment for Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, before his British rival was disqualified from the race.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri won the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race from pole position and for the third year in a row on Saturday to trim teammate Lando Norris's Formula One championship lead to 22 points.

Lando Norris said he welcomes title rival Max Verstappen talking "nonsense" about this year's title fight, but insists he will remain fully focused on winning this year's world championship.