Formule 1: Samenvatting GP Qatar 2023 (2024)

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It was the seventeenth round of the 2023 Formula One World Championship and the second running of the Qatar Grand Prix. The weekend was the fourth of six in the season to follow the sprint format. It marked the return of the Qatar Grand Prix to the World Championship after a one year absence.

Hamilton was pitched into the gravel with his right-rear tyre destroyed, complaining over the radio that he had been taken out by Russell, who was able to continue. However, once back in the pit lane – after walking across the track for which he was later reprimanded and fined – he had a slightly different view.

The Grand Prix featured one of six sprints in the season which was won by Oscar Piastri, claiming his first Formula One sprint victory. Max Verstappen clinched his third World Drivers' Championship title and third in a row.

The FIA implements several changes to the Qatar Grand Prix weekend, including innovative track limit solutions and new racing regulations, in response to tyre issues and driver offences, aiming to enhance safety and maintain competitive integrity.

Max Verstappen wrapped up his third Formula One world championship in style at the Qatar Grand Prix, the Oracle Red Bull Racing driver leading Sunday's race from start to finish after securing the title with second place in Saturday's Sprint. It was Verstappen's 14th victory from 17 Grands Prix this season.

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The FIA has begun a review into Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix after leading drivers condemned the intense heat in which they had to race, describing it as “dangerous” and “unacceptable”.

Russell 'appreciates' Hamilton apology

Nothing was intentional from either side." Hamilton took responsibility following the shunt, which Russell accepted despite having lost a potential podium. "I definitely appreciate him apologising, as I said on the radio in every incident it involves two people," said Russell.

Esteban Ocon, racing for Alpine, vomited in his helmet during the race, he told reporters. Medical officials evaluated Williams driver Alexander Albon for acute heat exposure, while his teammate Logan Sargeant retired from the competition after feeling sick and suffering from "intense dehydration."

Although the race started at 8 p.m. local time in Qatar, long after the sun had set, a 90-degree Fahrenheit air temperature rocketed to almost 120 degrees inside the co*ckpit once drivers got into a grueling, flat-out race.

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2023 F1 Qatar GP results: Max Verstappen wins, Mercs collide.

Get up to speed with everything you need to know about the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix, which takes place over 57 laps of the 5.419-kilometre Lusail International Circuit on Sunday, December 1.

Max Verstappen will be crowned as the 2023 Championship winner in Qatar. Max Verstappen is poised to clinch his third Formula One Championship at the Qatar Grand Prix weekend, potentially in the Sprint race itself if he finishes sixth or higher.

The Qatar Grand Prix is the third night race on the Formula One calendar, following Singapore and Bahrain.

The 2023 F1 grid is finally settled. We've said goodbye to Sebastian Vettel, Mick Schumacher and Daniel Ricciardo, but welcome Logan Sargeant and Oscar Piastri as rookies and Nico Hülkenberg returns after two seasons away.

Grands Prix that are guaranteed to return in 2023 are: Abu Dhabi, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Britain, Canada, the Netherlands, Emilia Romagna (Imola), Hungary, Italy (Monza), Japan, Miami, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Singapore, Spain and the US (COTA).

It said: “The entire track has been resurfaced and all the kerbs, run-off areas, guardrails and fences have been replaced since the previous event. “Given the extensive nature of the changes made, to all intents and purposes, it is considered to be a new circuit.”