Qatar Grand Prix News
World champion in waiting Max Verstappen topped practice at the Qatar GP as tough conditions left plenty of uncertainty heading into qualifying later on Friday.
Follow live updates and video from the Qatar Grand Prix as Max Verstappen races for the first time as a triple world champion with emergency tyre rules in force.
Formula 1's drivers have had their say on the prospective entry of Andretti into the sport, with Lewis Hamilton believing their arrival would be "great".
Max Verstappen says it is "beautiful" to win the world championship "in different ways" as he stands on the brink of a third successive drivers' title.
The Qatar Grand Prix is back for 2023 and is set to be the stage on which Max Verstappen becomes a three-time world champion.
Daniel Ricciardo will miss the Qatar Grand Prix as he continues his recovery from a broken hand, so Liam Lawson steps into the AlphaTauri seat for another weekend.
Max Verstappen is on the verge of a third consecutive title and could secure the 2023 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship this Saturday at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner envisages his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff "plotting" how to get his team back to the front of Formula 1.
How Max Verstappen can become a three-time world champion at the Qatar GP, starting in the Sprint on Saturday
Lewis Hamilton hopes his wearing of a crash helmet at the Qatar GP featuring the Progress Pride flag "sparks positive conversation and change".
Martin Brundle delves into the drama of the Qatar GP, from Lewis Hamilton finding form at pivotal time to Max Verstappen keeping up despite "harsh" penalty.
Max Verstappen says Red Bull will focus on trying to come back stronger to hit back against Mercedes at next week's Saudi Arabian GP.
Lewis Hamilton said he's "loving" the pressure and demands of 2021's championship battle after gaining more ground on Max Verstappen.
Fernando Alonso has admitted he was beginning to wonder whether he ever would finish on the podium in Formula 1 again.
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner says he did not mean any offence when he criticised the marshalling after Max Verstappen's grid drop.
Lewis Hamilton claimed a runaway and crucial win in the Qatar GP to strengthen his hopes of winning a record eighth world title.
F1 title leader Max Verstappen has been summoned to the stewards for allegedly failing to slow for yellow flags on his final lap of Qatar GP qualifying.
Lewis Hamilton explained how he delivered his "beautiful" pole position lap for the Qatar GP after feeling ill earlier in the weekend.
Lewis Hamilton will start on pole position ahead of Max Verstappen for the Qatar GP after an utterly dominant qualifying performance.
Valtteri Bottas pipped Lewis Hamilton to the fastest time of Practice Three at the Qatar GP with Mercedes appearing to have the edge over Red Bull.
| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
Find out the full schedule for F1 in 2026, who drives for who and how to watch it all live on Sky Sports
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