Max Verstappen was crowned Formula One world champion for the third time, securing the title in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday.
There are few outcomes in sport that seem inevitable. Human and, in F1, engineering error can strike at any moment, with competitors waiting to pounce. But occasionally, someone comes along and dominates in a way that any anticipation, any lingering tension regarding the outcome dissipates.
When teammate Sergio Pérez – the only other driver who could challenge Verstappen to the championship – crashed out in the 11th of 19 laps, meaning he would not earn any championship points, it ensured the Dutchman, who finished second in the race, won the title. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, who qualified in pole position, won an exciting sprint which featured three safety cars. His teammate Lando Norris was third, overtaking Mercedes’ George Russell late in the race.Overtures of a potential fight within Red Bull itself began playing early in the season as Sergio Pérez and Verstappen shared two wins apiece after the first four races, but the Dutchman’s record-breaking run of 10 consecutive wins confirmed his absolute authority.
Its car has been widely hailed as one of the greatest ever built in the sport, somehow proving even more successful than last year’s model which won 17 of 22 races.
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