Max Verstappen asks journalist to
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Max Verstappen asks journalist to get out at Suzuka press conference over last year's dispute

Formula One driver Max Verstappen has asked a journalist to leave a press conference ahead of this weekend's race in Japan, citing a dispute he had with the journalist last year.

"I'm not talking until he's gone," Verstappen said, pointing at The Guardian's reporter.

Last December, The Guardian's reporter asked Max Verstappen a question he did not appreciate.

After the season finale in Abu Dhabi, the reporter mentioned a previous incident at the Spanish Grand Prix - which cost Verstappen important points.

"The only thing you mention is Barcelona. I knew it was coming," Verstappen replied at the time.

They met again before Sunday's Formula 1 race in Suzuka.

The reporter approached and tried to explain last year's incident - but Verstappen replied, "Get out," and the reporter left.

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