Verstappen left the racetrack, failing to make the corner, but maintained the lead from the McLaren driver – who appealed for the Dutchman to give the place back. Verstappen refused to do so and the stewards had their say,

Verstappen received a five-second time penalty for an incident at the 2025 Jeddah race but refused to speak much about his objections

Furious Max Verstappen claims 'people can't handle the truth' after Saudi Arabian GP penalty - The reigning champion moaned after the race about social media and “the way the world is”