McLaren extends constructors' championship lead over Ferrari after Qatar GP sprint
McLaren has extended its lead in the constructors' championship to 24 points over Ferrari after the Qatar GP sprint. This marks a significant step toward McLaren's first title since 1998. Max Verstappen secured the drivers' championship earlier in Las Vegas, leaving Lando Norris unable to challenge him in the final races. Red Bull is currently 29 points behind Ferrari in third place. The next race is the Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail, with the final sprint weekend of the season. Lewis Hamilton will compete in his penultimate race for Mercedes.