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Motorsport Week’s F1 2023 Qatar GP Driver Ratings
The Qatar Grand Prix weekend was a challenging one for the drivers, with extreme heat and interventions from the FIA and Pirelli for safety reasons. Max Verstappen dominated the Sprint and eventually won the race, despite slipping down the order. Sergio Perez, Verstappen’s teammate, had a difficult weekend with track limit violations and a multi-car collision in the Sprint. Perez’s struggles continued in the race with penalties and a slow recovery. Oscar Piastri, a rookie, had an impressive weekend, taking pole position and victory in the Sprint. Lando Norris also had a strong performance, but track limit violations cost him potential pole positions. George Russell was the stronger Mercedes driver, challenging for the Sprint win.
Source: Motorsport Week