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sports1 year ago•4 min saved

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.

via Planet F1|

#formula1 #georgerussell #gridpenalty

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

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.

via Motorsport.com|

#formula1 #landonorris #mclaren

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Qatar F1 2024: Track Changes, Viewing Guide, and Key Battles

The Qatar Formula 1 circuit has modified seven of its 16 corners by flattening the kerb profiles to prevent tyre damage, which previously led to the FIA imposing maximum stint lengths during races. The original sharp kerbs caused microscopic tyre separations due to the high-speed nature of the track. Pirelli has tested the new kerb designs and is confident they will reduce tyre stress. Additionally, narrow gravel strips have been added to deter drivers from exceeding track limits.

via Motorsport.com|

#fia #formula1 #pirelli