Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Verstappen Wins Qatar GP, Title Fight Goes to Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix, which was an important race for the Formula 1 championship.
Lando Norris, who was leading the championship, finished in fourth place, and his teammate Oscar Piastri came in second.
All three drivers have won seven races this season.
Norris still has a small lead in the championship, but the title will be decided in the final race in Abu Dhabi.
McLaren made a mistake in their strategy during the race, which helped Verstappen win.
The race had some exciting moments, including a safety car period caused by a collision between two other drivers.
Verstappen is aiming for his fifth straight title, while Norris and Piastri are trying to win their first.
After the race, Red Bull made incorrect comments about Kimi Antonelli, leading to online abuse and death threats against the Mercedes driver.
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix, sending the F1 title fight to the final race in Abu Dhabi.
Lando Norris, the championship leader, finished fourth, while his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri placed second.
All three title contenders have won seven races this season, with Verstappen aiming for a fifth straight title.
McLaren's strategy error during a safety car period cost them track position, benefiting Verstappen.
Norris maintains a 12-point lead over Verstappen and a 16-point lead over Piastri heading into the final race.
- Who
- Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Kimi Antonelli
- What
- Qatar Grand Prix and Formula 1 title fight
- When
- Sunday, with the final race in Abu Dhabi next weekend
- Where
- Lusail International Circuit, Qatar
- Why
- To determine the Formula 1 champion for the season
McLaren Strategy
Red Bull Strategy
Pit Stop Decision
McLaren Strategy
McLaren stayed out during the safety car, costing track position.
Red Bull Strategy
Red Bull pitted under the safety car, gaining a strategic advantage.
- Winner
- Max Verstappen
- Second Place
- Oscar Piastri
- Third Place
- Lando Norris
- Race Location
- Lusail International Circuit, Qatar
- Next Race
- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- Norris' Points Lead
- 12 points over Verstappen, 16 over Piastri
- Safety Car Incident
- Caused by Nico Hulkenberg and Pierre Gasly collision
- McLaren's Strategy Error
- Stayed out during safety car, costing track position
- Kimi Antonelli Incident
- Received death threats after Red Bull's incorrect comments
Sources
Max Verstappen wins Qatar GP as F1 title fight with Norris and Piastri goes to final race
McLaren Boss Admits Mistake Cost Podium At Qatar Grand Prix: 'Decision Not To Pit...'
'Call Me Chucky': The Max Show At Qatar F1 Grand Prix
How McLaren’s blunder has put Norris’ Formula 1 title bid in peril
Explained: McLaren's blunder in Qatar GP that could cost Lando Norris F1 title
Formula One title scenarios: Here's all you need to know as Norris, Verstappen & Piastri battle out in Abu Dhabi GP
Red Bull respond over Antonelli online abuse for letting Norris take fourth spot, say 'we sincerely regret'
Red Bull Racing Conveys Regret After Kimi Antonelli Receives Online Death Threats Linked To Qatar GP Incident With Lando Norris
