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Verstappen details problem in Qatar Sprint title run
Max Verstappen expressed the difficulties he faced during the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint race, acknowledging that it was not an easy race. Despite the challenges, Verstappen secured his third World Championship after his teammate, Sergio Perez, crashed out. Verstappen needed only a top six finish to claim the title before Perez’s incident. Towards the end of the race, Verstappen attempted to catch up to Oscar Piastri but was unsuccessful, with Lando Norris finishing in third place. Verstappen’s victory puts him in the elite group of three-time champions alongside legendary drivers such as Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, and Ayrton Senna. Despite some setbacks, Verstappen highlighted the excitement and enjoyment of the race and expressed his pride in his team’s performance throughout the year.
Source: RacingNews 365
