Tensions boil in Qatar between Mercedes and Red Bull

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands in action during the first practice session Losail, Qatar, Friday Nov. 19, 2021 ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands arrives for the first practice session Losail, Qatar, Friday Nov. 19, 2021 ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain in action during the first practice session Losail, Qatar, Friday Nov. 19, 2021 ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands talks to a reporter at the Losail International Circuit in Losail, Qatar, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Red Bull team prepares for the first practice session Losail, Qatar, Friday Nov. 19, 2021 ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands in action during the first practice session Losail, Qatar, Friday Nov. 19, 2021 ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland the first practice session Losail, Qatar, Friday Nov. 19, 2021 ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)