The Latest Breaking News from Christian Horner

The series Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story will recount the tale of Ross Brawn saving the former Honda works team after the Japanese manufacturer decided to quit F1.

Pirelli identified microscope failures in the tyre sidewall at the Losail International Circuit last weekend, a problem triggered by drivers running protractedly over new kerbs with a 50mm raised edge.

Russell started the 57-lap run around Losail Circuit from second place but a superior launch for team-mate Hamilton, who lined up third on soft tyres, brought the pair together into the first corner. 

Verstappen, who was crowned a three-time world champion over the weekend, led the Qatar Grand Prix from lights-to-flag. But the weekend's main talking point was Pirelli mandating 18-lap stints for tyres after tears were found in the sidewall from drivers running over kerbs.

The 1998 and 1999 world champion says the Red Bull car’s superiority should not diminish the Dutchman’s achievements

Max Verstappen wins 3rd F1 title after rival Perez crashes out. Red Bull team boss Horner hails Dutch driver as "three-times world champion". Verstappen 2nd in Qatar Grand Prix sprint race, youngest triple world champion after Vettel. Piastri wins 1st F1 race, Verstappen starts Sunday's main grand prix on pole.

The governing body also explained that remedial steps had already been taken, and that in effect what could have been a crisis was already under control.

Verstappen clinched his third consecutive title in the Qatar GP sprint race on Saturday to secure a crown that has looked to be his since the early phase of the campaign.

The 26-year-old Dutch star clinches his third title in a 19-lap sprint race in Qatar, with six Grands Prix to spare.