Max Verstappen puts finishing touches on F1 title with win at Qatar Grand Prix

08.10.2023 - 22:49 foxnews.com

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Max Verstappen is the Formula One champion again.

He isn't easing off. A day after clinching his third title in a sprint race, it was clear the celebrations had taken nothing out of Verstappen's pace as he cruised to his 14th Grand Prix win of the season in familiar style at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday.

The Red Bull driver started on pole, stayed clear of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell colliding alongside him at the first corner, and was then comfortably ahead of the rest of the field on his way to his 14th Grand Prix win in 2023. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finished second and third in a double podium finish for McLaren. "I think what made the race was my first stint, and after that I could just manage my pace, making sure that the tires were in a good window," Verstappen said. "But the McLarens were quick again today.

I had to push for it. It’s definitely a tough race out there." The two Mercedes of Russell and Hamilton started behind Verstappen on the grid but collided at the first corner, ending seven-time champion Hamilton's race.

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