Verstappen celebrating his title and McLarens on the move – What To Watch For in the Qatar GP


From the newly-crowned world champion facing a fight, to quick drivers climbing through the field; and from constructors’ championship battles to track changes to adapt to, Chris Medland picks out five of the key things to look out for on race day at the Lusail International Circuit…
1. Verstappen faces a threat
Saturday night was time to celebrate for Max Verstappen as he wrapped up his third drivers’ championship at the first mathematical opportunity.

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