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sports1 year ago

Verstappen Wins Qatar GP Amid Grid Concerns and Penalties

George Russell has raised concerns about the right side of the Qatar GP grid being at a disadvantage due to a dirty track, which could affect Max Verstappen, who received a one-place grid penalty for driving too slowly in Q3. This penalty moves Verstappen to P2, while Russell takes pole position. Russell noted that drivers starting from the right side struggled during the Sprint race, and he hopes the track will be cleaned to ensure fair competition.

sports1 year ago

Russell Secures Pole in Dramatic Las Vegas GP Qualifying

The starting grid for the 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix has been adjusted, with George Russell and Carlos Sainz on the front row. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, title contenders, will start from the third row, needing strategic finishes to keep the championship battle alive. Valtteri Bottas has been penalized, moving from 19th to 20th. The grid remains provisional pending FIA confirmation.