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Max Verstappen wins action-packed Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris penalized

Max Verstappen wins action-packed Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris penalized

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — From a smashed mirror and crashes to unusually severe penalties, there were plenty of hazards at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen says he 'lost all respect' for George Russell after penalty in F1 qualifying

Max Verstappen says he 'lost all respect' for George Russell after penalty in F1 qualifying

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen said Sunday he “lost all respect” for Mercedes driver George Russell after an incident between them in qualifying cost him pole position on the grid for the Qatar Grand Prix. Verstappen was .
Penalties and a puncture leave Lewis Hamilton struggling again as his Mercedes exit nears

Penalties and a puncture leave Lewis Hamilton struggling again as his Mercedes exit nears

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — It's not often Lewis Hamilton is tempted to give up in Formula 1.
FIA President denies personally ordering recent firings of 3 F1 race stewards

FIA President denies personally ordering recent firings of 3 F1 race stewards

The president of Formula 1's governing body denied ordering a recent wave of staff dismissals — including the removal of the race director with three events remaining in the season — amidst mounting criticism from drivers over a lack of transparency
Norris defies orders to help Piastri and Verstappen loses the Qatar pole to Russell

Norris defies orders to help Piastri and Verstappen loses the Qatar pole to Russell

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lando Norris ignored team orders and handed his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri the sprint race in Qatar on Saturday, while Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was stripped of the pole position.
F1 focus shifts in Qatar as McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull fight for constructors' title

F1 focus shifts in Qatar as McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull fight for constructors' title

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Max Verstappen won big in Las Vegas with his fourth world title, but the fight for Formula 1's biggest cash prize is hotting up this week in Qatar.
Qatar's sovereign wealth fund takes a stake in Audi's future F1 team

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund takes a stake in Audi's future F1 team

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — The sovereign wealth fund of Qatar is acquiring a “significant minority stake” in what will become Audi's works Formula 1 team from 2026, in a deal announced Friday at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Cadillac faces 'monumental task' to be competitive for 2026 arrival in F1, warns Aston Martin boss

Cadillac faces 'monumental task' to be competitive for 2026 arrival in F1, warns Aston Martin boss

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — General Motors and Cadillac face a “monumental task” to get ready to compete in Formula 1 for 2026, even if they could in theory get a head start on some design work, leading series figures said on Friday.
Lando Norris suggests Max Verstappen should try 'comedy' after his reported McLaren claim

Lando Norris suggests Max Verstappen should try 'comedy' after his reported McLaren claim

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lando Norris has dismissed as “comedy” a reported claim by Max Verstappen that he could have secured the Formula 1 title earlier if he had the same McLaren car as Norris, who was his closest challenger.
Valtteri Bottas nears a return to Mercedes as F1 reserve driver after Mick Schumacher leaves

Valtteri Bottas nears a return to Mercedes as F1 reserve driver after Mick Schumacher leaves

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Valtteri Bottas says he is nearing an agreement to return to Mercedes as its reserve driver for next year after Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher, announced he was leaving.
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