The great and good of Formula One have rounded on Max Verstappen after the Dutchman’s banzai driving took centre stage again following a dramatic Chinese Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel held off a thrilling late challenge from Valtteri Bottas to win the Bahrain Grand Prix and extend his lead over Lewis Hamilton at the World Championship summit.

Kimi Raikkonen was fastest in final practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix

Formula One may have headed for its traditional summer hibernation, but the future for a number of its star drivers remains unclear.