Max Verstappen's extraordinary media ban + what we learned on day 1 at F1's Japanese GP

Last chance to claim 90% off your paddock pass for F1 2026, with exclusive videos and podcasts in The Race Members' Club: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRace/membership Max Verstappen refused to start his media session on Thursday at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix until one journalist had left it, which suggested the four-time F1 champion is still harbouring anger over a particular post-race question in Abu Dhabi last season. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Jon Noble break down this and other major talking points from the F1 paddock in Suzuka. 00:00 Verstappen’s extraordinary grudge 03:30 Sudden rule changes for Japan 04:55 Suzuka challenge at risk 07:15 Better for racing? 09:00 Mercedes ‘trick’ wing mystery Subscribe: http://the-race.com/youtube_subscribe The Race Members' Club: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRace/membership Website: http://the-race.com/ Twitter: @wearetherace Instagram: @wearetherace Facebook: http://facebook.com/wearetherace Podcasts: http://the-race.com/podcasts #f1 #formula1 #formulaone #grandprix #f12026 #f1news #therace #maxverstappen #redbull #mercedes #charlesleclerc #ferrari