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The Latest Breaking News from the Qatar Grand Prix

Why Hamilton's Losail and Norris's Jeddah false starts were treated differently

Lewis Hamilton was penalised at the Qatar Grand Prix for a false start having moved - and then stopped - before the lights went out to begin the race.

Motorsport

Ocon informed of Abu Dhabi F1 exit plan just hours before Qatar GP

Esteban Ocon found out that Alpine wanted him to step down for the final race of the Formula 1 season just hours before the Qatar Grand Prix, Motorsport.com has learned.

Motorsport

Zhou: F1 points relief is "statement" for future with Sauber exit imminent

Zhou Guanyu conceded it was a "relief" to secure Sauber's first points finish of the 2024 Formula 1 season at the Qatar Grand Prix.

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Bottas bemoans luck as Lawson accepts blame for Qatar clash

Liam Lawson has accepted blame for running Valtteri Bottas off the track and costing the Sauber driver a shot at his first points of the season during the Qatar Grand Prix.

Autosport

Formula One teams demand more from FIA after punishment for Norris in Qatar

Formula One teams are demanding more from the sport’s governing body after controversy over decisions made at the Qatar Grand Prix

The Guardian - UK

What was behind Alonso’s “cannot ******* believe it” radio message

Fernando Alonso has explained his “cannot ******* believe it” radio message that he issued in the early stages of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Motorsport

FIA explains Qatar mirror drama response and Norris penalty

The FIA has offered a detailed explanation as to why it did not seek to remove Alex Albon’s mirror from the track midway through the Qatar Grand Prix.

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Hamilton: Disastrous Qatar F1 race “could have been worse”

Lewis Hamilton endured a torrid run to 12th place in the Qatar Grand Prix in an understeering Mercedes, although some of the damage was self-inflicted owing to a false start and a pitlane speeding penalty.

Motorsport

‘It was a lot of fun out there’: Max Verstappen reacts after winning Qatar Grand Prix

Max Verstappen has secured victory at the Qatar Grand Prix, describing the race as “a lot of fun.” (1 December)

The Independent UK

Tsunoda reveals confusion over misheard “beaver” radio message

Yuki Tsunoda revealed he misheard a radio message warning about a loose mirror on the track during the Qatar Grand Prix and thought he'd been told there was a beaver.

Autosport

Max Verstappen accuses George Russell of ‘trying to screw me over’ at Qatar GP

Max Verstappen said he has ‘lost all respect’ for George Russell after an incident in qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix

The Guardian - UK

F1 Qatar GP: Verstappen wins in safety car-hit race, Norris handed penalty

Max Verstappen overcame three safety cars to take an assured victory at the Qatar Grand Prix, as main threat Lando Norris copped a 10-second stop-go penalty for speeding under yellow flags.

Autosport

F1 Qatar GP: Verstappen takes comfortable win after Norris penalty

Max Verstappen overcame three safety cars to take an assured victory at the Qatar Grand Prix, as main threat Lando Norris copped a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for speeding under yellow flags.

Motorsport

Alonso never doubted himself amid Aston Martin struggles

Fernando Alonso says his unexpected Q3 performance in the Qatar Grand Prix shows why he was right never to doubt himself amid Aston Martin’s recent struggles.

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Bottas: It’s “ironic” that Sauber F1 improvement has come so late

Valtteri Bottas has hailed the effect of his Sauber team’s latest upgrades on car performance after qualifying 13th for the Qatar Grand Prix and finishing 12th in the sprint event – but acknowledged the improvement has come rather late for him.Bottas is out of an F1 race drive next year…

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton admits he is ‘definitely not fast enough anymore’ after latest qualifying setback

Hamilton qualified seventh for the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix - yet another disappointing result in his final season at Mercedes

Motorsport

Why Mercedes has “eyes on” another victory amid Qatar perfect storm

Mercedes has admitted that a host of factors in its favour at the Qatar Grand Prix could help it deliver another Formula 1 victory.

Autosport

Why Mercedes “has eyes on” another victory amid Qatar perfect storm

Mercedes has admitted that a host of factors in its favour at the Qatar Grand Prix could help it deliver another Formula 1 victory.

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Will the FIA’s suggested change to F1’s racing guidelines solve the main problem?

While the headline news around the FIA as the Qatar Grand Prix got under way covered more staffing turmoil, the governing body’s efforts on revising Formula 1’s racing rules was an altogether positive affair.

Autosport

F1 drivers expect inside line attack changes from FIA meeting on racing guidelines

Changes to Formula 1’s racing guidelines covering driver attacking moves on inside lines are expected following a lengthy meeting with the drivers ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Motorsport

F1 drivers expect changes from “productive” FIA meeting on racing guidelines

Changes to Formula 1’s racing guidelines covering attacking moves on inside lines are expected following a lengthy meeting with the drivers ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Autosport

Fresh FIA upheaval as F2 race director and key steward dismissed

Formula 1 race director Rui Marques faces increased duties at the Qatar Grand Prix in having to take charge of F2 as well, following the latest shock FIA exit, Autosport has learned.

International Business Times

Verstappen Switches Focus To Re-boot Defence Of F1 Teams' Title

Newly-crowned quadruple world champion Max Verstappen will switch his attention from the drivers' title race to the teams' contest this weekend when he leads Red Bull's unlikely bid to retain their crown at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Autosport

Qatar poised for buy-in of Audi’s F1 team

Audi is on the verge of selling a shareholding in its Formula 1 Sauber team to Qatar – with an announcement potentially coming ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Autosport

Sauber last scored a year ago - how is Audi planning to arrest that poor form?

Sauber last scored Formula 1 championship points exactly a year and a day ago when, as Alfa Romeo, it bagged a double-points finish at the Qatar Grand Prix.

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