Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix as title fight goes to final race
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix, preventing Lando Norris from sealing the championship and sending the title battle to next weekend’s finale in Abu Dhabi.
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix, ensuring that the tense Formula 1 title fight will now be decided at the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi next weekend.
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The Red Bull driver delivered a controlled performance to take victory and tighten the battle at the top of the standings.
Championship leader Lando Norris would have secured his first world title with a win, but the McLaren driver finished fourth, leaving the points gap still open heading into the last round.
His team-mate Oscar Piastri crossed the line in second place, adding further pressure in the closing stages of the title chase.
The result means the championship remains unresolved, with all eyes now turning to Abu Dhabi for what promises to be a dramatic conclusion to the season.