Four-time world champion Verstappen had just sat down for his print duties inside the Red Bull hospitality suite when he spotted the reporter.

The four-time world champion Red Bull driver did not finish the Chinese Grand Prix following an engine failure.

The Dutchman took the chequered flag 19.2 seconds clear of runner-up Lando Norris.

Verstappen’s language was deemed “coarse” and “rude” by the FIA.