LOADING ERROR LOADINGFour-time world champion Max Verstappen banned a British journalist from a Formula 1 press conference ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Red Bull Racing driver refused to speak to reporters in Suzuka on Thursday until Giles Richards of The Guardian left the room. Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen, shown addressing media at Japan's Suzuka Circuit on Thursday, ordered a reporter to leave. Jayce Illman via Getty ImagesAccording to Motorsport.com, Verstappen’s vexation dates back to a post-race media session following last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Richards asked Verstappen about a collision with Mercedes driver George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix on June 1.
