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Lewis Hamilton was unable to conceal his surprise at how the F1 drivers’ championship has unfolded, with Max Verstappen now just 12 points behind Lando Norris as the title fight heads to a crescendo in Abu Dhabi.
Lewis Hamilton was surprised to find out that Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix and is now just 12 points behind Lando Norris in the F1 drivers’ championship. When he arrived at the media pen after the race, Hamilton was informed by RacingNews365 of the result and what it meant for the title race. Due to a lack of screens around the track, Hamilton admitted he couldn’t follow the action and suggested adding more screens for better visibility. With Norris leading, Verstappen close behind, and Piastri 16 points adrift, the championship battle is heating up before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Learning about Verstappen’s victory, Hamilton expressed surprise and admiration for his rival’s performance and Red Bull’s efforts in an exciting season finale.
