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Verstappen takes dominant victory after Mercedes drivers collide
Max Verstappen won the race in Qatar, leading from start to finish, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris taking second and third place respectively. Piastri was just four seconds behind Verstappen after a slow pit stop by the Red Bull driver. George Russell finished fourth, followed by Charles Leclerc in fifth. Fernando Alonso had a strong start but lost ground after an off-track moment, ultimately finishing in sixth place. Sergio Perez had a challenging race, starting from the pit lane and receiving time penalties for track limit infringements. Lewis Hamilton and Russell collided on the first lap, forcing Hamilton to retire while Russell continued and fought through the field. The FIA implemented a mandatory 18-lap stint for safety reasons, making strategy less unpredictable for the teams. The popular choice was a three-stop strategy, starting on Medium tires.
Source: RacingNews 365
