Qatar offered a reminder that nothing in Formula One is ever simple.
As our 2023 Qatar Grand Prix coverage unfolded, one word flitted around our team: weird. There was no other way to describe it. We thought this would be a tidy weekend of Max Verstappen championship celebrations and straightforward racing. Instead, it became a gusty, dusty and unbearably hot race. The teammate collisions, tire mandates, and serious health concerns offered a reminder that nothing in Formula One is ever simple.
Advertisement Lots of overtakes, sure, but to what end? In reality, it was a jumble of cars passing each other but not actually racing each other for position. That’s mistaking the sea breeze for a squall. For instance, Leclerc confirmed the mandatory stint lengths restricted Ferrari’s ability to strategize and put themselves in a position to race for position. “I don’t remember exactly what kind of tires George had and if he had a bit more flexibility,” Leclerc said.
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