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sports1 year ago

McLaren Triumphs in Abu Dhabi, Clinches F1 Constructors' Title

Lando Norris secured a dominant victory at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, helping McLaren clinch their first constructors' championship since 1998. Norris led from pole position, while chaos unfolded behind him with incidents involving Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc completed the podium for Ferrari, with Lewis Hamilton finishing fourth in his final race for Mercedes. McLaren's triumph marked a significant achievement after a 26-year wait for the constructors' title.

sports1 year ago

Norris Leads McLaren to First Constructors' Title Since 1998 in Abu Dhabi

Lando Norris clinched victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing McLaren's first constructors' championship since 1998. The race saw Carlos Sainz finish second for Ferrari, while Charles Leclerc climbed from the back to third. Max Verstappen's collision with Oscar Piastri affected the race dynamics, with Verstappen finishing sixth after a penalty. Lewis Hamilton, in his final race for Mercedes, took fourth, overtaking teammate George Russell. The race concluded with McLaren's Norris maintaining a strong lead to win by 5.8 seconds.

sports1 year ago

Qatar GP: Controversy, Strategy, and Verstappen's Dominance

The Qatar Grand Prix highlighted growing scrutiny on the FIA's decision-making after controversial penalties were issued to Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Verstappen, who won the race, was penalized for allegedly impeding George Russell in qualifying, while Norris received a severe penalty for not slowing under yellow flags. These incidents have intensified calls for consistency and transparency in FIA rulings, amid recent leadership changes and high-profile exits within the organization.

sports1 year ago

Piastri Wins Qatar Sprint as McLaren Closes in on Title

Oscar Piastri won the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race after teammate Lando Norris tactically allowed him to pass at the finish line, boosting McLaren's chances in the constructors' championship. Norris initially led the race, helping Piastri fend off George Russell by staying within DRS range. Despite tire struggles, Norris maintained his position to ensure a McLaren 1-2 finish. Charles Leclerc overtook Lewis Hamilton for fifth, while Max Verstappen finished eighth after a challenging start. Zhou Guanyu and Sergio Perez were the only drivers to make pit stops during the race.

sports1 year ago

Verstappen Eyes Title as Russell Secures Las Vegas GP Pole

George Russell secured pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly completing the top three. Max Verstappen, starting fifth, can clinch the drivers' championship if he and Lando Norris, starting sixth, finish in their qualifying positions. This race marks Russell's third pole of the season, while Verstappen has never won from fifth on the grid. Lando Norris, starting outside the top three for only the third time in 14 races, has never won from outside the top five.

sports1 year ago

Norris Secures Pole as Verstappen Struggles in Wet Qualifying

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after a chaotic wet-weather qualifying session, while Max Verstappen will start 17th due to a grid penalty. The session, delayed by thunderstorms, saw multiple crashes and red flags, affecting several drivers' positions, including Verstappen and Sergio Perez. Norris capitalized on the conditions to lead the grid, with George Russell and Yuki Tsunoda completing the top three. The challenging conditions and strategic missteps left several top drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, struggling to qualify higher.