P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes drivers collide in Qatar GP dominated by Verstappen
Max Verstappen dominated the Qatar Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collided at Turn 1. Hamilton attempted to pass Verstappen and Russell on the outside but collided with Russell’s car, ending both their races. Oscar Piastri took second place, with Lando Norris behind him in third. Esteban Ocon finished seventh, Valtteri Bottas eighth, and Sergio Perez ninth, though Perez received a post-race penalty. Alfa Romeo secured a double points finish with Zhou Guanyu in ninth place. Lance Stroll and Pierre Gasly lost points due to track limit penalties, while Logan Sargeant retired due to feeling sick. Carlos Sainz couldn’t start the race due to a fuel system issue.
Source: The Race
