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Verstappen: If that's not allowed, what's the point of being in F1?

SPIELBERG, Austria -- Max Verstappen left no doubt about his opinion on his forthcoming visit to the stewards after barging past Charles Leclerc to provisionally win the Austrian GP.

Verstappen overtook Leclerc three laps from the finish at the Red Bull Ring, a move which saw the two drivers bang wheels. Leclerc was forced off the road after the move, opening his radio channel to ask "what the hell was that?"

As Verstappen crossed the line to take the chequered flag, the impending investigation was confirmed. The pair will visit the stewards at 1800 local time.

Speaking straight after the race, Verstappen said: "It's hard racing otherwise we have to stay home.