Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has confirmed his latest grievance with rival team Ferrari after a clear declaration of war in the pit-lane.

The Red Bull star has struggled throughout the opening stages of the 2025 campaign as his RB21 has proved tricky to pilot, with Red Bull now just one point ahead of Ferrari in the constructors’ standings.

Christian Horner’s outfit risks being overtaken by the Scuderia in the team standings at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix if Ferrari star Charles Leclerc manages to continue his improved form, finishing ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton in two of the three practice sessions in Barcelona.

Speaking to Viaplay during F1’s European triple-header, Verstappen was shown an image of a cone which was allegedly destroyed by him in the pit-lane after being placed just outside the Ferrari garage.

Verstappen issues serious Ferrari pit-lane warning

The pit-lane order is determined by the previous season’s championship standings, hence why Red Bull are now situated behind both McLaren and Ferrari. Should the champion not wish to compete with rival teams for space in the pit-lane next year, Red Bull will need to provide him with a car capable of dragging his team back to the top of the standings once again.