Dutchman Max Verstappen (RedBull) won his third world title after finishing second in the Formula 1 Grand Prix sprint race in Qatar.
Max Verstappen, Formula 1 champion after the MP sprint race in Qatar
Having started from third place, the Red Bull driver finished the sprint race in second place, needing three points more than team-mate Sergio Perez to triumph again this year.
Oscar Piastri (McLaren) set the best sprint time at Losail (35:01.297), starting from pole position, with his teammate Lando Norris rounding out the podium.
Second-placed Sergio Perez (RedBull) was forced to retire on lap ten after colliding with Nico Hulkenberg and Esteban Ocon.
MAX VERSTAPPEN.
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— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2023
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— Formula 1 (@F1) October 7, 2023
Formula 1 – Tournament table of pilots
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 407 points / champion
2. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 223
3. Lewis Hamilton (“Mercedes”) 194
4. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 174
5. Carlos Sainz (“Ferrari”) 153
6. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 137
7. Lando Norris (“McLaren”) 115
8. George Russell (Mercedes) 120
9. Oscar Piastri (“McLaren”) 65
10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 47 etc.
Formula 1 – rating of constructors
1. RedBull 630 points / champion
2. Mercedes 314
3. Ferrari 290
4. Aston Martin 221
5. McLaren 186
6. Alpine-Renault 84
7. Williams 22
8. Haas 12
9. Alfa Romeo 10
10. Alpha Tauri 5.
Formula 1 season calendar for 2023
March 5: Bahrain – victory for Max Verstappen
March 19: Saudi Arabia – victory for Sergio Perez
April 2: Australia – victory for Max Verstappen
April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku – Winner Sergio Perez
May 7: Miami – victory for Max Verstappen
May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola – CANCELED
May 28: Monaco/Monte Carlo – victory for Max Verstappen
June 4: Spain / Barcelona – winner Max Verstappen
June 18: Canada / Montreal – winner Max Verstappen
July 2: Austria / Spielberg – victory of Max Verstappen
July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone – victory for Max Verstappen
July 23: Hungary / Hungaroring – Winner Max Verstappen
July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps – victory of Max Verstappen
August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort – Winner Max Verstappen
September 3: Italy / Monza – winner Max Verstappen
September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay – Victor Carlos Sainz
September 24: Japan / Suzuka – victory of Max Verstappen
October 8: Qatar / Losail
October 22: USA / Austin
October 29: Mexico / Mexico City
November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo
November 18: Las Vegas
November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.
Source: Hot News
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