The Dutch driver secured a clean sweep of pole, fastest lap and victory in Qatar – just a day after he was crowned champion in the Sprint race – and with another Sprint this weekend, there are two more opportunities for top spot.
A Verstappen mistake on the Saturday in Qatar led to defeat by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and if he slips up again the usual drivers will be ready to pounce, although some new upgrades could upset the order of those challengers.
