The Latest Breaking News from the Qatar Grand Prix

George Russell claims Max Verstappen threatened to ‘put my head in the wall’

George Russell has claimed his F1 rival Max Verstappen threatened him during escalating tensions between the drivers at the Qatar Grand Prix

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2024

Why Hamilton's Qatar and Norris's Saudi Arabian 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.

Autosport · Dec 4, 2024

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 · Dec 4, 2024

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 · Dec 2, 2024

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.

Autosport · Dec 2, 2024

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 · Dec 1, 2024

‘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 · Dec 1, 2024

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 · Dec 1, 2024

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 · Dec 1, 2024

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 · Dec 1, 2024