Verstappen Wins Qatar GP Amid Penalty Drama

Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix after overcoming a grid penalty, maintaining his lead despite several safety car restarts, while Lando Norris received a controversial 10-second stop/go penalty for not slowing under double yellow flags, dropping him from second to tenth place. The penalty, which Norris claims was harsh and unexpected, allowed Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to finish second, reducing the points gap to McLaren in the Constructors’ Championship to 21 points. As the season heads to the final race in Abu Dhabi, McLaren is in a favorable position to clinch the Constructors' title if they can outscore Ferrari. Despite Verstappen securing his fourth Drivers' Championship title earlier, the Constructors’ title remains undecided, adding excitement to the upcoming race. The Qatar Grand Prix also faced criticism over steward decisions and safety car uses, leaving fans with unanswered questions.