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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Ferrari narrows constructors' gap

sportingnews.com — December 1, 2024 at 07:01 PM UTC

Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix, marking his ninth victory of the 2024 Formula 1 season. He overtook pole-sitter George Russell at the start and maintained his lead throughout the race, despite several incidents and penalties affecting other drivers. Charles Leclerc finished second, helping Ferrari close the gap in the constructors' championship to McLaren, who remain in the lead. Oscar Piastri secured third place, while Lando Norris faced penalties that dropped him to tenth. Zhou Guanyu earned the 'driver of the day' award with an eighth-place finish, giving Sauber their first points of the season. The constructors' championship battle will continue into the final race in Abu Dhabi.

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F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi features McLaren and Ferrari battle for constructors' title (theathletic.com)

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Russell and Verstappen clash over qualifying incident at Qatar Grand Prix (motorsportmagazine.com)

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Max Verstappen loses respect for George Russell over grid penalty dispute (scmp.com)

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Verstappen claims ninth win of the season in Qatar as McLaren faces penalty setback (rappler.com)

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Horner criticizes Russell as tensions rise with Verstappen after Qatar Grand Prix (au.motorsport.com)

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Verstappen's anger towards Russell deepens after Qatar Grand Prix penalty (express.co.uk)

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Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Ferrari narrows gap to McLaren in title race (sbnation.com)

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix set to conclude 2024 Formula 1 season on December 8 (skysports.com)

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Verstappen confronts Russell after Qatar GP over qualifying incident (givemesport.com)

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McLaren and Ferrari set for title showdown in Abu Dhabi after Qatar GP chaos (theathletic.com)

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Verstappen confronts Russell at Qatar Grand Prix over two-faced behavior (express.co.uk)

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Max Verstappen receives grid penalty for impeding George Russell in Qatar qualifying (independent.co.uk)

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Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix for ninth victory of the season (thepeninsulaqatar.com)

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Max Verstappen criticizes George Russell after qualifying penalty at Qatar Grand Prix (sportstar.thehindu.com)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as constructors' championship battle continues (firstpost.com)

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Max Verstappen expresses surprise and disappointment over George Russell's actions at Qatar Grand Prix (ndtv.com)

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Max Verstappen clinches fourth consecutive title with Qatar Grand Prix victory (espn.com)

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Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Norris drops back due to penalty (fia.com)

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George Russell expresses concern over Max Verstappen after Qatar GP incident (mirror.co.uk)

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Verstappen loses respect for Russell over Qatar Grand Prix penalty (bbc.com)

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Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Norris faces penalty setback (sportsnet.ca)

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Max Verstappen criticizes George Russell after grid penalty incident at Qatar Grand Prix (independent.co.uk)

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Verstappen loses respect for Russell after Qatar Grand Prix penalty (reuters.com)

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F1 faces scrutiny over penalty decisions after Qatar Grand Prix controversy (theathletic.com)

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Lando Norris faces harsh penalty at Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren expresses frustration (mirror.co.uk)

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Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris penalty (pennlive.com)

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Verstappen criticizes Russell after qualifying incident at Qatar Grand Prix (theguardian.com)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris penalty (latimes.com)

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Verstappen and Russell clash in tense meeting before Qatar Grand Prix (express.co.uk)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris faces penalty (tsn.ca)

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Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris faces penalty (kgw.com)

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Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris faces penalty (postandcourier.com)

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Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren delays constructors' title victory (aljazeera.com)

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Verstappen wins second consecutive Qatar Grand Prix title after starting from the back (thepeninsulaqatar.com)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren and Ferrari gear up for title showdown (home.nzcity.co.nz)

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Verstappen criticizes Russell after winning Qatar Grand Prix and losing respect (sbnation.com)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren and Ferrari gear up for title showdown (abc.net.au)

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Verstappen reacts angrily to Russell after grid penalty at Qatar Grand Prix (independent.co.uk)

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Verstappen loses respect for Russell after Qatar GP stewards' room incident (au.motorsport.com)

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Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix as Norris faces penalties and puncture issues (theguardian.com)

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Norris and Hamilton face penalties in chaotic Qatar Grand Prix as Verstappen claims fourth title (independent.co.uk)

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Verstappen rants against Russell after losing pole position at Qatar Grand Prix (mirror.co.uk)

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Liam Lawson finishes 14th as Max Verstappen wins chaotic Qatar Grand Prix (newstalkzb.co.nz)

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Verstappen claims ninth win of the season in chaotic Qatar Grand Prix (news.yahoo.com)

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Verstappen claims victory in Qatar Grand Prix after Norris penalty (bbc.com)

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Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris faces penalty (abcnews.go.com)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Ferrari narrows constructors' gap (sportingnews.com)

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Max Verstappen claims ninth win of the season at Qatar Grand Prix (rnz.co.nz)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix after securing fourth Formula One title (bleacherreport.com)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton faces setbacks from FIA error (mirror.co.uk)

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Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris faces penalty (news.yahoo.com)

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Max Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris receives penalty (clickondetroit.com)

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Liam Lawson finishes 14th as Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix (nzherald.co.nz)

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Max Verstappen claims victory in chaotic Qatar Grand Prix as Hamilton and Norris falter (express.co.uk)

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Max Verstappen wins chaotic Qatar Grand Prix, sets stage for Abu Dhabi finale (theathletic.com)

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Lando Norris faces severe penalty during dramatic Qatar Grand Prix (independent.co.uk)

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Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Norris faces penalty (au.motorsport.com)

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Max Verstappen secures ninth win of the season at Qatar Grand Prix (sportstar.thehindu.com)

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Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Constructors' Championship heads to Abu Dhabi (sbnation.com)

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Ferrari narrows gap to McLaren in F1 constructors' standings after Qatar GP (independent.co.uk)

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Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix with Leclerc and Piastri following (smh.com.au)

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Lando Norris faces penalty in Qatar Grand Prix after Max Verstappen report (mirror.co.uk)

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Ferrari narrows McLaren's lead in constructors' championship after Qatar Grand Prix penalty for Lando Norris (news.yahoo.com)

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Verstappen takes lead from Russell at start of Qatar Grand Prix (independent.co.uk)

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Liam Lawson aims for points at Qatar Grand Prix after qualifying setback (nzherald.co.nz)

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Verstappen aims for strong finish as Qatar Grand Prix battle heats up (theguardian.com)

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George Russell takes pole position for Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren extends championship lead (masslive.com)

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George Russell starts from pole in 2024 Qatar Grand Prix as teams vie for championship (theathletic.com)

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Verstappen starts second in Qatar after qualifying penalty (racefans.net)

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Piastri wins Qatar GP sprint as McLaren secures one-two finish (thepeninsulaqatar.com)

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Max Verstappen aims for victory at Qatar Grand Prix after securing fourth title (mlive.com)

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Max Verstappen criticizes FIA penalty as title race shifts at Qatar Grand Prix (express.co.uk)

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Verstappen claims pole position for Qatar Grand Prix with fastest lap (thepeninsulaqatar.com)

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Max Verstappen loses pole position for Qatar Grand Prix after penalty, George Russell promoted (independent.co.uk)

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Verstappen claims pole position at Qatar GP as Piastri wins sprint race (aljazeera.com)

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Norris helps Piastri win sprint race at Qatar Grand Prix as Verstappen drops to eighth (abcnews.go.com)

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Max Verstappen loses Qatar Grand Prix pole to George Russell after qualifying penalty (news.yahoo.com)

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Max Verstappen loses Qatar pole position due to grid penalty for impeding rival (newsweek.com)

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Max Verstappen loses Qatar GP pole after penalty for impeding George Russell (independent.co.uk)

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Max Verstappen receives grid penalty and will start second at Qatar Grand Prix (theathletic.com)

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Verstappen loses Qatar GP pole position due to grid penalty for impeding Russell (au.motorsport.com)

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McLaren aims for first constructors' title as Qatar Grand Prix approaches (theathletic.com)

106d 5h

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Max Verstappen loses pole position for Qatar Grand Prix after penalty for slow driving (dailymail.co.uk)

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Max Verstappen loses pole position for Qatar Grand Prix after qualifying penalty (express.co.uk)

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Max Verstappen claims pole position at Qatar Grand Prix while under investigation (rnz.co.nz)

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Verstappen loses pole position in Qatar after qualifying penalty (espn.com)

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Max Verstappen loses Qatar GP pole after qualifying penalty (mirror.co.uk)

106d 5h

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Lewis Hamilton confident in his ability to compete despite qualifying sixth in Qatar Grand Prix (independent.co.uk)

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Piastri wins Qatar Sprint as Norris gives teammate a boost for McLaren one-two finish (fia.com)

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Liam Lawson to start 17th at Qatar Grand Prix after early qualifying exit (nzherald.co.nz)

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Max Verstappen takes unexpected pole position for Qatar Grand Prix (independent.co.uk)

106d 7h

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Liam Lawson to start 17th in Qatar Grand Prix after qualifying setback and criticism of Lance Stroll (newstalkzb.co.nz)

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Norris shines in Qatar sprint while Hamilton expresses frustration over performance (mirror.co.uk)

106d 7h

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Max Verstappen faces stewards' inquiry that could affect Qatar GP pole position (express.co.uk)

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Norris defies team orders to give Piastri sprint win at Qatar Grand Prix while Verstappen takes pole (apnews.com)

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Verstappen secures first pole position in five months at Qatar Grand Prix (reuters.com)

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Max Verstappen claims pole for Qatar GP but faces investigation over incident with George Russell (telegraph.co.uk)

106d 7h

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Verstappen takes pole position at Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren shines in qualifying (news.yahoo.com)

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Lando Norris wins Qatar Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton's pre-race jibe (express.co.uk)

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McLaren advises Norris against giving Piastri sprint win in Qatar due to Russell threat (au.motorsport.com)

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Norris explains decision to let Piastri win Qatar GP Sprint (skysports.com)

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Oscar Piastri claims victory in Qatar GP Sprint Race for McLaren (thepeninsulaqatar.com)

106d 12h

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George Russell criticizes McLaren tactics after Qatar F1 sprint race setback (au.motorsport.com)

106d 12h

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Piastri wins Qatar F1 sprint as McLaren secures one-two finish (theguardian.com)

106d 12h

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Norris defies team orders to help Piastri win Qatar F1 sprint race (news.yahoo.com)

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Lando Norris gives Oscar Piastri Sprint Race win in Qatar for team success (givemesport.com)

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Max Verstappen secures fourth consecutive F1 title as McLaren leads Constructors' Championship (standard.co.uk)

106d 12h

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Norris sacrifices sprint win to support teammate Piastri at Qatar Grand Prix (au.motorsport.com)

106d 12h

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McLaren extends constructors' championship lead over Ferrari after Qatar GP sprint (independent.co.uk)

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Lewis Hamilton acknowledges struggles after qualifying seventh at Qatar Grand Prix (independent.co.uk)

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McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull compete in Qatar Grand Prix sprint race and qualifying (theathletic.com)

106d 14h

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Lewis Hamilton surprised by slow qualifying time at Qatar Sprint race (givemesport.com)

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Lando Norris claims sprint pole at Qatar Grand Prix, boosting McLaren's title bid (inquirer.net)

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Hamilton acknowledges struggles with speed after qualifying seventh in Qatar GP Sprint (skysports.com)

106d 20h

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Leclerc leads practice session for Qatar Grand Prix as Ferrari sets pace (firstpost.com)

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Norris claims sprint pole in Qatar, boosts McLaren's Constructors' Championship lead (ndtv.com)

107d 0h

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McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull vie for constructors' title at Qatar Grand Prix (sportstar.thehindu.com)

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Norris claims pole position for Qatar Sprint ahead of Russell and Piastri (fia.com)

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Lewis Hamilton struggles in sprint qualifying at Qatar Grand Prix, finishes seventh (dailymail.co.uk)

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Hamilton expresses disappointment after qualifying seventh for sprint race in Losail (racefans.net)

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Liam Lawson qualifies 10th in Qatar, outpacing Red Bull's Sergio Perez (odt.co.nz)

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Hamilton admits to struggles with speed after disappointing qualifying in Qatar (bbc.com)

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