Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris faces penalty
Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the Qatar Grand Prix, following his recent Formula 1 title. Lando Norris faced a penalty that ended his chance for victory, dropping him to the back of the field. The race featured three safety car periods and significant drama. Charles Leclerc finished second for Ferrari, while Norris' teammate Oscar Piastri took third. Ferrari reduced McLaren's lead in the constructors' standings to 21 points. The final race of the season in Abu Dhabi will determine the constructors' title. Zhou Guanyu earned Sauber's first points, while Lewis Hamilton struggled with penalties and finished 12th.