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How Verstappen can seal F1 title in Qatar sprint or GP
Sergio Perez’s ongoing issues at the Qatar Grand Prix have made Max Verstappen’s path to winning his third Formula 1 title even easier. Verstappen only needs to score three points in the Saturday sprint race to secure the championship, regardless of Perez’s performance. Unfortunately for Perez, his struggles in qualifying and lack of major changes before the sprint race mean he faces an uphill battle. Perez must finish on the podium in the sprint race to have any chance of postponing Verstappen’s coronation until Austin. The only way Perez can delay the title further is by winning the sprint race and hoping Verstappen fails to score. However, these scenarios are unlikely, and it seems Verstappen will claim the championship this weekend.
Source: The Race
