P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 Qatar GP: Verstappen takes 14th win of 2023; Mercedes drivers clash
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finished second and third in the race. Verstappen successfully defended his position against George Russell and Lewis Hamilton at the start, resulting in a collision between Hamilton and Russell that sent Hamilton spinning out. Verstappen maintained his lead and built a significant advantage over Piastri. Piastri made an early pit stop, while Verstappen stayed out longer. After the first round of pit stops, Verstappen’s lead increased to 8.1 seconds. Piastri made his second pit stop earlier than Verstappen and closed the gap slightly. Verstappen extended his lead again during his third stint and maintained it until the end. Norris also closed in on Piastri but was ultimately instructed by McLaren not to overtake his teammate.
Source: motorsport
