Verstappen Wins Dramatic Qatar Grand Prix Amidst Controversy and Safety Car Chaos
Max Verstappen emerged victorious in a thrilling and controversial Qatar Grand Prix, capitalizing on a penalty for Lando Norris and navigating a chaotic race filled with safety car periods and tire issues. Verstappen, who started from second on the grid, quickly took the lead from George Russell at the start and engaged in a close battle with Norris for much of the race. However, Norris received a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for failing to slow under yellow flags, a transgression that Verstappen himself brought to his team's attention. The penalty dashed McLaren's hopes of securing the constructors' championship in Qatar and shifted the momentum of the race in Verstappen's favor. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc capitalized on the situation, jumping ahead of Piastri during a pit stop to claim second place. The race was further complicated by tire issues for Lewis Hamilton and […]