Max Verstappen secures ninth win of the season at Qatar Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix 2024, marking his ninth victory of the season. He had been stripped of pole position for blocking George Russell during qualifying. Charles Leclerc from Ferrari and Oscar Piastri from McLaren finished second and third, respectively. Verstappen took the lead early and maintained it throughout the race at Lusail International Circuit. This win follows Verstappen's recent achievement of becoming a four-time world champion.