Max Verstappen fought past both McLaren cars to claim a commanding victory at the Qatar Grand Prix, setting up a thrilling three-way battle for the championship heading into Abu Dhabi.
A crucial early pit stop during a safety car period proved decisive for Max Verstappen, as both McLaren drivers delayed their stops until lap 25, allowing the Red Bull driver to gain a clear advantage.
Oscar Piastri crossed the line in second, just behind the Dutchman, while Williams’ Carlos Sainz impressed with a strong performance to take third place.
Lando Norris saw his championship lead take a significant hit, finishing fourth behind the former Ferrari driver, as Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli rounded out the top five.
Result Race – Qatar
| # | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   | Red Bull | LAP 57 |
| 2 |   | McLaren | +7.995 |
| 3 |   Carlos Sainz | Williams | +22.665 |
| 4 |   Lando Norris | McLaren | +23.315 |
| 5 |   Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +28.317 |
| 6 |  George Russell | Mercedes | +48.599 |
| 7 |  Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +54.045 |
| 8 |   | Ferrari | +56.785 |
| 9 |   Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +60.073 |
| 10 |   Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull | +61.770 |
| 11 |   Alexander Albon | Williams | +66.931 |
| 12 |  | Ferrari | +77.730 |
| 13 |   Gabriel Bortoleto | Stake | +84.812 |
| 14 |   Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1L |
| 15 |   Esteban Ocon | Haas | 1L |
| 16 |  Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1L |
| 17 |   Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | DNF |
| 18 |  Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | DNF |
| 19 |  Oliver Bearman | Haas | DNF |
| 20 |   Nico Hulkenberg | Stake | 51L |
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