Max Verstappen (Red Bull), fresh off clinching his fourth Formula 1 World Championship last weekend, continued his streak of dominance by winning the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday. The penultimate race of the season took place under the lights at the Lusail International Circuit.

Verstappen’s 63rd Career Victory

The 29-year-old Dutchman secured his 63rd career win in F1 and his ninth of the season, cementing his status as the undisputed force of the year. Verstappen finished ahead of Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), who claimed second place, and Oscar Piastri (McLaren), who rounded out the podium in third.

Notable Results

• Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) and Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) finished in sixth and seventh positions, respectively.
• George Russell (Mercedes), who started from pole position, ended in fourth, followed by Pierre Gasly (Alpine).
• Lando Norris (McLaren) finished tenth despite a 10-second stop-and-go penalty while running in second position. He salvaged a point for the fastest lap.
• Franco Colapinto (Williams) retired on the first lap, while Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) dropped out on lap 40 due to mechanical issues.

Constructors’ Championship Down to the Wire

The battle for the Constructors’ Championship will come down to the final race of the season at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi next weekend. McLaren leads the standings with 640 points, holding a narrow 21-point advantage over Ferrari (619 points). A thrilling conclusion awaits as both teams vie for the top spot in the championship.