Max Verstappen’s public questioning of Haas driver Oliver Bearman highlighted a loophole in the Formula One rules that has now been closed. The Red Bull man was left baffled over his team radio at the Australian Grand Prix when chasing the McLarens, Bearman suddenly appeared in front of him.

The world of Formula 1 is no stranger to mid-season rule tweaks, but few have come about as quickly or directly as the latest change prompted by an unusual incident involving Max Verstappen and rookie Oliver Bearman at the Australian Grand Prix.

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