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Max Verstappen emerged victorious in a thrilling and controversial Qatar Grand Prix, capitalizing on a penalty for Lando Norris and navigating a chaotic race filled with safety car periods and tire issues. Verstappen, who started from second on the grid, quickly took the lead from George Russell at the start and engaged in a close battle with Norris for much of the race. However, Norris received a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for failing to slow under yellow flags, a transgression that Verstappen himself brought to his team's attention. The penalty dashed McLaren's hopes of securing the constructors' championship in Qatar and shifted the momentum of the race in Verstappen's favor. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc capitalized on the situation, jumping ahead of Piastri during a pit stop to claim second place. The race was further complicated by tire issues for Lewis Hamilton and […]

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri delivered a dominant performance for McLaren in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race, securing a one-two finish ahead of Mercedes' George Russell. Norris, who started from pole position, led from the start and played a crucial role in helping his teammate, Piastri, fend off Russell's challenges. In a gesture of teamwork, Norris slowed on the final straight to allow Piastri to cross the line first, returning the favor after Piastri had yielded the victory to Norris in the Sao Paulo sprint race earlier this month. "I planned to do it since Brazil," Norris explained. "We scored a one-two. That's what we were aiming for. We're happy as a team." Piastri acknowledged the importance of Norris's assistance, stating, "It was defence the whole race. Just didn't quite have the pace. Some great teamwork. Without that help, […]