Verstappen claims victory at Qatar Grand Prix with Leclerc and Piastri following
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix, adding to his recent Formula 1 drivers' title. He started second after a qualifying incident but quickly took the lead from George Russell at the start of the race. Charles Leclerc finished in second place for Ferrari, while Oscar Piastri from McLaren secured third. Lando Norris faced a penalty that dropped him to the back of the field, impacting his chances for victory. The race featured three safety car periods and multiple incidents. Verstappen has now won two of the last three races after a long winless stretch since June.