F1: Verstappen under threat from Mercedes

World champion for the third consecutive season after a sprint race won by Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen wants to celebrate his title in style this Sunday. The Red Bull driver will start from pole position at Losail ahead of the two threatening Mercedes of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.

The season has not yet ended and the suspense has already been killed. As for the constructors’ championship, Red Bull has already acquired his title and this Saturday, his pilot Max Verstappen won a third consecutive world championship. The now three-time world champion is in the best position to celebrate his title as it should be.

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A Verstappen-Mercedes duel in Qatar?

Author of the best time in qualifying on Friday, Max Verstappen will start from pole position for the tenth time this season. Manhandled by the McLaren during the sprint race, the Dutchman will also have to monitor the Mercedes Sunday at Losail since George Russell et Lewis Hamilton will leave right behind him. Like he usually does, Verstappen wants to win, although he is already world champion. “ It’s a fantastic feeling, it’s been an incredible year, lots of really good races. I’m super proud of the team’s work, it’s great to be part of this group of people, and being a three-time world champion is incredible. We will continue to give everything to do the best possible. It was an exciting race today, it’s a shame we had so many Safety Cars but we had fun, and I’m really happy right now. I’m taking advantage of the moment and I’m going to try to keep this dynamic going for a long time “, he said after the sprint race.

The grid in Qatar

1- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2- George Russell (Mercedes)
3- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
4- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
5- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
6- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
7- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
8- Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
9- Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo)
10- Lando Norris (McLaren)
11- Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)
12- Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
13- Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
14- Alex Albon (Williams)
15- Nico Hülkenberg (Haas)
16- Logan Sargeant (Williams)
17- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
18- Liam Lawson (AlphaTauri)
19- Kevin Magnussen (Haas)
20- Guanyu Zhou (Alfa Romeo)