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Max Verstappen claimed victory at the Qatar Grand Prix, maintaining his championship hopes, now trailing Lando Norris by just 12 points with one race left. However, McLaren's controversial strategy at Lusail dominated discussions. The team's decision not to pit Oscar Piastri or Norris under a Safety Car ultimately cost Piastri the win and Norris a podium, leaving Piastri frustrated and third in the standings. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz secured a second podium for Williams, solidifying their fifth-place finish in the Constructors' Championship. Ferrari faced a challenging weekend, with Charles Leclerc's P8 finish their sole points contribution, highlighting a difficult season.