Verstappen claims ninth win of the season in chaotic Qatar Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won the 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 chaotic, featuring three safety cars and multiple penalties, including a significant one for McLaren's Lando Norris. Norris received a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for not slowing under yellow flags, which dropped him to the back of the pack. He managed to recover to 10th place and secured the fastest lap, but this allowed Ferrari to reduce their gap to McLaren in the constructors' championship to 21 points, with one race remaining. Lewis Hamilton had a difficult race, finishing 12th after receiving multiple penalties and suffering a puncture. The final race of the season will take place in Abu Dhabi, where McLaren will aim to maintain their lead over Ferrari in the constructors' standings.