Christian Horner believes "100%" that statements made by George Russell on Max Verstappen during the Abu Dhabi GP weekend have been fabricated. Lando Norris tops the first day of practice as McLaren appear poised for the constructors' title.

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George Russell has launched a tirade against Max Verstappen, taking the drama increasingly personal following major drama on the Qatar GP weekend. Verstappen responds to the accusations of bullying from Russell, while Christian Horner and Toto Wolff respond as the Mercedes vs Red Bull drama returns on Lewis Hamilton's final weekend with the team.

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The FIA are considering tightening the regulations on flexible wings in F1, with Red Bull lobbying hard to change the static load tests to prevent the flexibility seen especially on this year's McLaren. Ferrari and Mercedes would also have to make changes for 2025, with Max Verstappen potentially being the major beneficiary.

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George Russell has once again blasted Lando Norris for failing to execute a competent championship challenge against Max Verstappen despite enjoying the fastest car in his McLaren for a significant portion of the season. Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur says he has no concerns over Lewis Hamilton's arrival despite poor recent form at Mercedes.

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Red Bull have reportedly decided to end Sergio Perez's misery alongside Max Verstappen after the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP, with Liam Lawson likely stepping up as his replacement. Yuki Tsunoda continues to be snubbed, with interest in Franco Colapinto waning in favour of Isack Hadjar from Red Bull's F2 program.

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Max Verstappen wins the Qatar GP and launches an attack on George Russell, who failed to finish on the podium for Mercedes in an eventful race. Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton were handed extremely harsh penalties in comparison to what many expected, with a 10-second stop/go and drive-through penalty adding to the drama of the day.

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Max Verstappen secures his first pole position since June at the Qatar GP, pipping George Russell's Mercedes and Lando Norris's McLaren. Verstappen was placed under investigation for driving unnecessarily slowly by the stewards after a potential impeding incident with Russell during the session.

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Lando Norris takes pole position for the Qatar Sprint, ahead of the Mercedes of George Russell, with both Ferraris slightly off the pace despite a mega start to the day from Charles Leclerc. Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton were not happy with their qualifying results, with Max Verstappen's teammate still unclear for 2025.

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