Max Verstappen Wins F1 Third Title in Qatar Grand Prix Sprint Race

Belgian-Dutch driver Max Verstappen has now claimed his third Formula One world championship in the sprint race at this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix.

Red Bull's runaway leader of the season clinched the championship in the 19-lap dash at the Lusail circuit in Doha. 

The Dutchman's triumph was confirmed when his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez crashed out on lap 11. Verstappen holds an unassailable 184-point lead over Perez.

Verstappen is now the 11th driver to reach at least three titles and just the fifth to win a hat-trick of titles in a row. 

Verstappen is the first driver to clinch a title in a Sprint event and does so with six races remaining.

 

 

 

 

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"It's a fantastic feeling," Verstappen said. "Been an incredible year. Lots of great races, super proud of the job from the team. It's been so enjoyable to be part of that group of people.

"To be a three-time world champion is just incredible. We will keep on pushing, doing the best we can."

Image source: @maxverstappen1 Instagram account.