Max Verstappen 'surprised and disappointed' by Russell
New Indian ExpressDOHA: Max Verstappen made clear his feelings about George Russell's actions leading to him being stripped of pole position when he spoke out after winning Sunday's chaotic Qatar Grand Prix. The newly-crowned four-time world champion said he felt "surprised and disappointed" by the Mercedes driver's attempt to see him penalised after an incident during qualifying at the Losail International Circuit on Saturday. Speaking to reporters after winning Sunday's race, Verstappen had explained that he had been trying "to be nice" in slowing down on his lap in qualifying and did nothing deliberate to upset Russell. But the Mercedes driver was unable to take advantage of his position at the start of the race when a determined Verstappen made a blistering start and then stormed to a classic flawless win.