ABU DHABI, Dec 8 : Max Verstappen was needled by one question after handing his Formula One title to Lando Norris on Sunday.

After reminding the four-times world champion that he had lost out to his McLaren rival by two points, a reporter asked the Red Bull driver whether he regretted an incident with Mercedes' George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix in June.

That clash triggered a 10-second penalty and dropped the Dutchman from fifth to 10th - the loss of nine, precious points.

"You forget all the other stuff that happened in my season. The only thing you mention is Barcelona. I knew that would come. You're giving me a stupid grin now," Verstappen replied to his questioner, fixing the reporter with an icy stare.

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