F1 news: Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull as F1 team makes decision on axing driver

The Monday after a race means plenty of fallout and reaction to the on track drama. And there was plenty of that at the which saw a good amount of overtaking action and no small number of penalties handed out throughout the race.

That included who didn't put in the finest performance of his career. Compared to his team-mate , the Brit still clearly has work to do to get the hang of his new car.

He still sits at the top of the drivers' championship, though, while McLaren extended their lead further in their constructors' title defence. In contrast, seem to be in turmoil following a crisis meeting and the moment after the Bahrain race.

Ferrari enjoyed their best points haul of the year so far but was still pretty downbeat. And team-mate in a red car.

Elsewhere there was more penalty drama, Norris' response to his critics and a key update on the future of one under-pressure star who is at risk of losing his seat. Mirror Sport has all the latest headlines from the paddock:

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Red Bull worried about Verstappen exit

It is no secret that has clauses in his Red Bull contract that could be activated if Red Bull do not meet certain performance criteria. And paddock rumours suggest some of them could be in play later this season, should the Dutchman decide to seek out a fresh challenge.

Amid the team's lack of competitiveness and the obvious frustration in Verstappen's camp, team adviser has admitted that unless they can turn things around in the coming months.

Norris snaps back at concerned ex-pros

A far-from-ideal weekend for in Bahrain saw him once again be very self-critical of his own performances in public. That is nothing new for the Brit but .

But the McLaren man snapped back by telling them: "When it doesn't go my way, and when I mess up myself, then I'm very disappointed in myself. But during the interviews and saying things I do, I don't think necessarily have a bad impact on myself negatively. I've done it so much my whole life, I've learned how to block my own comments away from my thoughts."

FIA U-turns on Saudi GP grid penalty call

There was a curious moment during the Bahrain race when the stewards communicated that they felt had not properly served a time penalty before he was retired and decreed that he should serve a three-placed grid drop for the coming weekend's .

But video footage has proven that Sainz did indeed serve the penalty before decided there was too much damage on his car and told their driver to retire. So and the Spaniard can approach qualifying in Jeddah without that extra pressure to perform.

Alpine 'make decision' on Doohan's future

Poor Jack Doohan has been the subject of intense speculation throughout the entirety of his short F1 career so far. His team have not helped that situation by signing Franco Colapinto as a reserve to potentially take his place if needed.

But it seems that the Aussie will be given some more time. The Race reports that and the rapport he has struck up with team-mate , leading to the decision that he should retain his place until the summer break.