Qatar Grand Prix 2024: F1 Champion 2024 Max Verstappen wins his 9th race of the season clinching Qatar Race, his second win in three races after Lando Norris penalized

Max Verstappen, the newly crowned four-time World Champion, secured his ninth win of the 2024 season by triumphing in the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday. Despite a challenging start to the weekend, where he was initially penalized for impeding Mercedes driver George Russell in qualifying, the Dutch driver displayed his mastery on the track to clinch victory at the Lusail International Circuit in Doha.

In the lead-up to the race, Verstappen faced a setback when he was stripped of his pole position. The penalty was handed down after the Red Bull driver was found to have impeded George Russell during the qualifying session. However, this did not deter Verstappen from delivering a superb performance in the race itself.

Race Overview: Verstappen Holds Off the Competition

Starting from a disrupted pole position, Verstappen swiftly took control of the race, overtaking pole-sitter George Russell. He successfully held off strong challenges from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, who finished second and third, respectively, at the checkered flag.

Verstappen’s Dominance in 2024 Season

Having already clinched his fourth consecutive World Championship the previous weekend in Las Vegas, Verstappen’s victory in Qatar added another milestone to an already remarkable season. The result further solidifies his dominance in Formula 1 this year, as he continues to extend his lead at the top of the driver standings.

In a season where he has shown unparalleled consistency and performance, Verstappen’s win in Qatar serves as a testament to his skill and determination in the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship.

Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024  Race Result

The Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024 took place at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar, from 29th November to 1st December 2024. Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT, emerged victorious, securing his 9th win of the season.

Here’s a summary of the race results:

Top 10 Finishers

1. Max Verstappen – Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT  
   Laps: 57 | Time: 1:31:05.323 | Points: 25

2. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari  
   Laps: 57 | Time: +6.031s | Points: 18

3. Oscar Piastri – McLaren Mercedes  
   Laps: 57 | Time: +6.819s | Points: 15

4. George Russell – Mercedes  
   Laps: 57 | Time: +14.104s | Points: 12

5. Pierre Gasly – Alpine Renault  
   Laps: 57 | Time: +16.782s | Points: 10

6. Carlos Sainz – Ferrari  
   Laps: 57 | Time: +17.476s | Points: 8

7. Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes  
   Laps: 57 | Time: +19.867s | Points: 6

8. Zhou Guanyu – Kick Sauber Ferrari  
   Laps: 57 | Time: +25.360s | Points: 4

9. Kevin Magnussen – Haas Ferrari  
   Laps: 57 | Time: +32.177s | Points: 2

10. Lando Norris – McLaren Mercedes  
   Laps: 57 | Time: +35.762s | Points: 2

### Other Notable Finishers

11. Valtteri Bottas – Kick Sauber Ferrari  
   Laps: 57 | Time: +50.243s | Points: 0

12. Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes  
   Laps: 57 | Time: +56.122s | Points: 0

13. Yuki Tsunoda – RB Honda RBPT  
   Laps: 57 | Time: +61.100s | Points: 0

14. Liam Lawson – RB Honda RBPT  
   Laps: 57 | Time: +62.656s | Points: 0

15. Alexander Albon – Williams Mercedes  
   Laps: 56 | Time: +1 lap | Points: 0

 NonFinishers (DNF)

 Nico Hülkenberg – Haas Ferrari  
   Laps: 39 | Status: DNF | Points: 0

 Sergio Pérez – Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT  
   Laps: 38 | Status: DNF | Points: 0

 Lance Stroll – Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes  
   Laps: 8 | Status: DNF | Points: 0

 Juan Manuel Colapinto – Williams Mercedes  
   Laps: 0 | Status: DNF | Points: 0

 Esteban Ocon – Alpine Renault  
   Laps: 0 | Status: DNF | Points: 0