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