When asked during the post-race press conference whether the session should have been red flagged, Verstappen did not see any issue with the FIA's decision. The Red Bull star even took his answer a step further, and suggested a driver would have to be 'stupid' to crash in such a way.

Max Verstappen dealt Red Bull a significant blow after finishing second in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, revealing a key area where McLaren is significantly stronger.

In a heart-pounding season opener at Melbourne’s Albert Park, McLaren’s Lando Norris defied torrential rain and relentless pressure from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to clinch a dramatic victory at the Australian Grand Prix.