P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen and Red Bull outsmarted McLaren through tyre strategy to win the F1 Qatar GP, ensuring the World Championship will go down to the final round.
Max Verstappen and Red Bull utilized tire strategy to outsmart McLaren and win the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, setting up an exciting final round in the World Championship.
Verstappen took advantage of an early Safety Car to pit before the mandatory 25-lap mark and made a third stint on Hard tires to pass Piastri and Norris.
Piastri finished second, while Norris struggled and finished fourth, reducing his title lead to 12 points.
Carlos Sainz also had a strong race, securing his second podium of the year.
The result sets up a three-way battle in the final race in Abu Dhabi, promising a thrilling conclusion to the rollercoaster season.
At the start, Piastri maintained his lead, while Norris had a slow start and lost ground to Verstappen, who eventually overtook him.
Verstappen faced some balance issues but stayed competitive, leading to an intense race with strategic moves.
The Safety Car period shuffled the order, with key pit stops influencing the outcome of the race.
