Verstappen’s language was deemed “coarse” and “rude” by the FIA.

Hamilton’s car number is 44.

The 2024 Formula One calendar was released on Wednesday and it will feature a record 24 races.

Verstappen is heavy favourite to record his 41st grand prix victory on Sunday and draw level with Senna’s career total.

Verstappen was jeered before and after the race, as he celebrated a triumph that moves him 14 points clear of team-mate Perez.

F1 has revamped the weekend format in Baku by introducing two qualifying sessions.

The shortened-race format was first introduced at three rounds in 2021, and has been doubled to six for this year.

The Dutchman leads the F1 standings by a point over Red Bull colleague Sergio Perez