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2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix weather update
Max Verstappen, who is currently a three-time World Champion, will start the Qatar Grand Prix from pole position. He dominated Friday’s qualifying session. However, Oscar Piastri, the sprint race winner, was penalized for track limit violations and will start from sixth place. Verstappen’s main competition comes from the Mercedes duo, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. The weekend has been plagued by tire issues, but the different tire compounds provided an exciting race during the 19-lap Sprint. The race will be held in tropical conditions with temperatures around 33 degrees Celsius, and the track surface will likely be even hotter. However, as the race takes place in the evening, the temperature will drop. A northeasterly wind could help cool down the temperatures faster, albeit with increased air humidity.
Source: RacingNews 365
