Nikita Mazepin was left questioning the rules over at Haas after another qualifying drama with team-mate Mick Schumacher.

The pair have been no strangers to inter-team tension in what are their rookie Formula 1 seasons, and in Mexico the familiar issue of which driver receives track position once again led to a spat.

As the duo looked for a gap in the queue to set-up their final Q1 flying lap, Mazepin asked for permission to overtake his team-mate.

“Negative, stay behind, stay behind,” was the answer.

“Are you having a laugh?” replied Mazepin.

“I’m not having a laugh Nikita, if you want to make a space now make a space now,” was the emphatic reply.