Carlos Sainz expected Qatar to be his hardest race of the year and ended up celebrating a surprise second podium of the season that secured fifth place in the championship for his resurgent Williams team.

Sainz secures fifth place for Williams in constructors' standings

Lando Norris had his first chance to win the Formula One championship in Qatar on Sunday but a McLaren strategy error meant the Briton will have to try again in Abu Dhabi next weekend.

Not McLaren's finest day, says Norris as lead cut to 12 points

Oscar Piastri said it hurt more to finish second for McLaren in Qatar on Sunday than to be disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix a week earlier.

Qatar blow hurts more than Vegas disqualification, says Piastri 

McLaren team chief Andrea Stella admitted his team made a costly strategic blunder on Sunday that cost his title-chasing drivers a victory and a podium finish at the Qatar Grand Prix.

McLaren boss admits team made strategy blunder

Max Verstappen paid tribute to his Red Bull team and chief strategist Hannah Schmitz on Sunday after his stunning triumph at the Qatar Grand Prix catapulted him back into title contention.

Relaxed Verstappen set for another title showdown

The next Formula 1 race is the Qatar Grand Prix, which takes place at the Lusail International Circuit near Doha.

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Max Verstappen boosted his late bid for a fifth successive drivers' world championship on Sunday when he took full advantage of a McLaren strategic blunder to complete a sensational hat-trick of victories at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Verstappen wins Qatar GP to set up final race title showdown

Lando Norris said on Saturday that he had nothing to moan about after being beaten to pole for the Qatar Grand Prix by McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri.

Norris has 'nothing to complain about' after missing Qatar pole

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