Max Verstappen claims victory in chaotic Qatar Grand Prix as Hamilton and Norris falter

Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix, starting from third on the grid. The race was marked by chaos, with Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris receiving significant penalties, impacting their performances. The race began with a collision involving Nico Hulkenberg, Esteban Ocon, and Franco Colapinto, leading to early retirements. Verstappen took the lead from George Russell and maintained it despite multiple safety car periods and penalties for other drivers. Hamilton received a five-second penalty for a false start, while Norris faced a 10-second stop-go penalty for not slowing under yellow flags. Zhou Guanyu finished eighth, earning Sauber's first points of the season.