‘100% my fault’: Hamilton apologises to Russell for ‘unfortunate’ Qatar crash Both Mercedes drivers have played down a fraying in their relationship after colliding with each other on the first lap The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023
Hamilton fined and reprimanded for crossing live F1 Qatar GP track Hamilton tangled with Russell into Turn 1 at the start of the Losail race, being spat out into the gravel by the contact that broke his right-rear wheel and ended his race. Autosport · Oct 8, 2023
Sargeant cleared after retiring from F1 Qatar GP with heatstroke Sargeant was one of several drivers suffering from severe dehydration and heatstroke during what has been described as the most physically demanding race in recent times. Motorsport · Oct 8, 2023
Piastri: 57 qualifying laps made Qatar F1 "hardest race of my life" In a race with three mandatory tyre changes following Pirelli reliability concerns, drivers were able to push hard in each of their four stints rather than having to conserve their rubber for longer. Motorsport · Oct 8, 2023
F1 Qatar GP: Verstappen takes 14th win of 2023; Mercedes drivers clash Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finished second and third, with the former Verstappen's closest pursuer for much of the race and the latter charging up from starting 10th. Motorsport · Oct 8, 2023
F1 Qatar GP: Verstappen dominates as Piastri, Norris score McLaren double podium Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finished second and third, with the former Verstappen’s closest pursuer for much of the race and the latter charging up from starting 10th. Autosport · Oct 8, 2023
2023 F1 Qatar GP results: Max Verstappen wins, Mercs collide F1’s teams were thrown a curveball with a mandated maximum of 18-lap stints – effectively pushing all drivers into a three-stop strategy – due to safety concerns over tyre trouble. Motorsport · Oct 8, 2023
Lewis Hamilton apologises after blame U-turn for George Russell crash at Qatar Grand Prix Mercedes pair tangle as seven-time F1 champion departs race early Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2023
Russell: Soft tyre choice for F1 Qatar sprint was not “stupid” Russell was one of several drivers to go for the soft, with the Ferrari, Alpine and Aston Martin drivers among those to join him. Motorsport · Oct 8, 2023
How Mercedes can stop Verstappen domination in the Qatar GP Formula 1 heads into the unknown in the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix. Motorsport · Oct 8, 2023
How Mercedes can stop Verstappen domination in F1's Qatar GP Formula 1 heads into the unknown in the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix. Autosport · Oct 8, 2023
F1 Qatar GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & more Newly-crowned 2023 champion Max Verstappen will start the race from pole position in his Red Bull ahead of Mercedes pair George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. Motorsport · Oct 8, 2023
F1 Qatar Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more The Dutch driver celebrated sealing his third F1 world title by finishing second in Saturday night's Qatar sprint race, which was won by Oscar Piastri, and has the perfect opportunity to toast his championship triumph in Sunday’s grand prix. Autosport · Oct 7, 2023
Piastri: "Safety cars my friend" for Qatar F1 sprint win Piastri departed from pole after topping Saturday's sprint shootout, but having started on mediums the Australian was passed by the soft tyre-shod Mercedes of George Russell on a lap three restart. Autosport · Oct 7, 2023
Autosport · Oct 7, 2023 2023 F1 Qatar GP results: Piastri wins sprint, Verstappen champion Mercedes’ George Russell passed polewinner and early leader Piastri soon after a restart on lap three, but Russell’s pace on softer tyres fell away as the sprint entered its second half and Piastri repassed him to lead once more.
Autosport · Oct 7, 2023 F1 Qatar GP: Verstappen seals third world title as Piastri wins sprint The 19-lap event featured three safety car periods and was characterised by the drivers opting to use soft tyres making big gains early on and the safety car restarts, before falling back as the race wore on with their rubber graining.
Motorsport · Oct 7, 2023 F1 Qatar GP: Verstappen clinches third title as Piastri wins sprint The 19-lap event featured three safety car periods and was characterised by the drivers opting to use soft tyres making big gains early on and the safety car restarts, before falling back as the race wore on with their rubber graining.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023 Max Verstappen wins F1 title in Qatar GP sprint race – as it happened Max Verstappen is world champion for the third year in a row after finishing second in a Qatar sprint race won by Oscar Piastri
Motorsport · Oct 7, 2023 F1 Qatar GP: Piastri on sprint shootout pole as track limits wreak havoc Lando Norris seemed to be on course to beat his team-mate before blowing his final lap with an error at the final corner.
Autosport · Oct 7, 2023 F1 Qatar GP: Piastri beats Norris to sprint pole as McLaren sweeps shootout Lando Norris seemed to be on course to beat his team-mate before blowing his final lap with an error at the final corner.
Motorsport · Oct 7, 2023 The key to Mercedes reversing its slow-start F1 trend For the return of ground effect in 2022, Mercedes sought to run the W13 as low to the asphalt as possible to achieve maximum theoretical downforce.
Motorsport · Oct 7, 2023 Qatar GP: F1 tech images from the pitlane explained More cooling capacity is being employed by Red Bull in Qatar, with more louvres opened up in the engine cover panel than usual.
Motor1 · Oct 6, 2023 Mercedes G63 Is Best-Selling AMG In Europe, BMW M Sales Up 58% The halo divisions for BMW and Mercedes-Benz are hot right now, clocking over 50,000 sales In the US and Europe through June 2023.
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023 Max Verstappen takes Qatar Grand Prix pole as third world title confirmation looms The dominant Dutchman will celebrate another championship triumph if he finishes sixth or better in Saturday’s sprint race
Autosport · Oct 6, 2023 F1 Qatar GP sprint qualifying and race - Start time, how to watch & more F1 has turned its sprint race into a standalone Saturday event, with sprint qualifying deciding the starting grid followed by the sprint race later in the day. Here’s how the latest sprint race format changes will work.