As the laps ticked down in the Qatar Grand Prix, McLaren inched closer still to that trophy. With both Norris and Piastri running at the front of the field, they were in striking distance of their first title since 1998.

Max Verstappen has hit out at Mercedes driver George Russell after the Stewards meeting yesterday which ended in the former losing his pole position for the Qat

Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive championship at the Qatar Grand Prix despite suffering a penalty in qualifying, making victory all the more sweeter.