Qatar hero: Max Verstappen wraps up his third world championshipBy Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent, LusailMax Verstappen has been crowned champion of the world after he finished second to Oscar Piastri in Saturday’s chaotic sprint round in Qatar. “Max, you are a three-time world champion,” roared Red Bull’s jubilant team principal Christian Horner over the radio. Moments later, Liam Lawson beached his AlphaTauri and out came the safety car. The safety car was deployed again as the American’s stricken machine was cleared from danger. The safety car was deployed for a third time before a five-lap blast to the flag.

Source: Irish Independent October 07, 2023 20:35 UTC