Crowned champion for the third time Dutchman Max Verstappen (RedBull) also won the Losail circuit in the Qatar Grand Prix before Sunday’s race.

Max VerstappenPhoto: Independent Photo Agency / Alamy / Alamy / Profimedia

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finished on the podium of the Qatar Grand Prix

Starting from pole position for the tenth time this season, Max Verstappen took his 14th victory.

McLaren drivers finish on the podium for the second stage in a row, with Oscar Piastri in second and Lando Norris in third.

The race began with an accident and led to the removal of Lewis Hamilton on the first lap.

A few seconds after the start, the Mercedes driver collided with his partner George Russell and was forced to retire.

Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari) and Logan Sargeant (Williams) also failed to finish the race, while Verstappen’s RedBull team-mate Sergio Perez finished only ninth.

Grand Prix of Qatar, final table

Formula 1 – Tournament table of pilots

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 433 points / champion

2. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 224

3. Lewis Hamilton (“Mercedes”) 194

4. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 183

5. Carlos Sainz (“Ferrari”) 153

6. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 145

7. Lando Norris (“McLaren”) 136

8. George Russell (Mercedes) 132

9. Oscar Piastri (“McLaren”) 83

10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 47 etc.

Formula 1 – rating of constructors

1. RedBull 657 points / champion

2. Mercedes 326

3. Ferrari 298

4. Aston Martin 230

5. McLaren 219

6. Alpine-Renault 90

7. Williams 23

8. Alfa Romeo 16

9. Haas 12

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 – victory of Max Verstappen

October 22: USA / Austin

October 29: Mexico / Mexico City

November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo

November 18: Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.