Max Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as McLaren and Ferrari gear up for title showdown

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Max Verstappen won the F1 Qatar Grand Prix, marking his ninth victory of the season. He finished ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and McLaren's Oscar Piastri. The race was disrupted by a loose mirror from a Williams car, causing chaos on the track. The mirror remained on the circuit for several laps, leading to punctures for Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. A safety car was only called after the debris caused significant issues. Former champion Jenson Button criticized the delay in response from race officials. Ferrari closed the gap to McLaren in the constructors' championship, now trailing by 21 points with a maximum of 44 points available in the final race in Abu Dhabi. McLaren's Lando Norris received a penalty but still managed to score points.


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