Top F1 drivers react to energy-sapping Qatar Grand Prix after '57 qualifying laps'
Max Verstappen raced to an incredible victory at the Qatar Grand Prix, sealing his 14th win of the 2023 Formula 1 season and the 49th of his F1 career.
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'Fantastic' Max Verstappen Wins Third Straight Formula One Title
Max Verstappen clinched his third consecutive world title on Saturday when he finished second behind rookie Oscar Piastri in an incident-filled sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix, describing his success as "fantastic". It was a fine maiden Formula One victory for Australian 22-year-old Piastri, but his feat was overshadowed by Verstappen's achievement, the Dutchman having required only three points to take the title. His only rival and Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez was involved in a collision and retired, making him the first "Saturday champion" since Nelson Piquet, father of his girlfriend Kelly, in South Africa in 1983.
Hasil Sprint Race F1 GP Qatar 2023: Oscar Piastri Pemenangnya
Selesai sudah Sprint Race F1 GP Qatar 2023. Pebalap McLaren Oscar Piastri jadi pemenangnya.
Max Verstappen Wins Japanese GP, Red Bull Clinch Constructors' Championship
Max Verstappen helped Red Bull clinch the Formula One constructors' championship and took a giant step towards his third straight drivers' title by winning the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. Runaway championship leader Verstappen finished ahead of McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and can lift the title at next month's Qatar Grand Prix. He holds a 177-point lead over teammate and nearest challenger Sergio Perez. Verstappen's win helped Red Bull clinch their second straight constructors' title even though Perez retired from the race.
Max Verstappen Takes Pole Position For Japanese Grand Prix
Runaway championship leader Max Verstappen took pole position on Saturday for the Japanese Grand Prix as he looks to take a giant stride towards a third-straight title this weekend. The Red Bull driver topped the timesheets in dry conditions in Suzuka with a fastest time of 1min 28.877sec -- 0.581sec ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri. Piastri's teammate Lando Norris was third. Verstappen, who leads teammate and nearest rival Sergio Perez by 151 points in the championship standings, cannot clinch the title on Sunday but a favourable result can set him up to seal the deal at the Qatar Grand Prix next month.
Lando Norris narrows gap on Max Verstappen at final practice in Japan
Lando Norris raised hopes that he could challenge Max Verstappen for pole at the Japanese Grand Prix by finishing final practice within three tenths of the Red Bull driver.
Max Verstappen returns to form in Japanese Grand Prix practice
A “fired up” Max Verstappen sent a warning to the rest of the grid that Red Bull are back on form as he set a searing pace to top the first two practice sessions at the Japanese Grand Prix.
McLaren rewards Oscar Piastri's thrilling F1 efforts with new multi-year contract
Australian driver Oscar Piastri has signed a new deal to keep him at McLaren until 2026, the Formula 1 team announced on Wednesday.