Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix as Norris faces penalties and puncture issues

theguardian.com

Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix for Red Bull, with Charles Leclerc in second and Oscar Piastri third. Lando Norris, who started second, fell to 10th after a penalty for not slowing under yellow flags. The race was marred by debris on the track, which caused punctures for Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz. The FIA faced criticism for not removing the debris sooner, raising concerns about race safety. Norris's penalty significantly impacted McLaren's championship hopes, reducing their lead over Ferrari to 21 points ahead of the final race in Abu Dhabi. Hamilton struggled throughout the race, finishing in 12th place after multiple penalties.


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