P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Qatar GP proved to be a catastrophe for McLaren. There will be a lot of questions asked, and soul-searching required.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has promised to review the internal decision that led to penalties for drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the Qatar GP.
A call during the race to keep Piastri and Norris on track while others pitted under a safety car situation turned out to be a costly mistake.
The strategy backfired as other drivers gaining fresh tires had an advantage, resulting in Verstappen clinching victory.
Norris holds a 12-point lead going into the last race in Abu Dhabi, where a three-way title decider looms between Norris, Piastri, and Verstappen.
Stella admitted that the decision was ultimately incorrect, costing the team a podium finish and the chance for Piastri to win the race.
