Max Verstappen Delays Media Session Over Journalist's Presence

Max Verstappen, the Formula 1 driver, delayed the start of his media session in Japan on Thursday, insisting that a particular journalist leave the room before he would begin speaking. New York Times posted on X that when the reporter questioned whether Verstappen was serious about the request, the driver confirmed his stance with a simple 'Yep.' The incident highlights the sometimes tense interactions between athletes and the media.