5 moments you missed at the Qatar Grand Prix

The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, the season's penultimate race, delivered drama both on and off the track. Max Verstappen clinched an unexpected victory, while McLaren's strategy faltered. Carlos Sainz secured Williams' second podium of the season, sparking epic celebrations that saw Alex Albon showering champagne and Team Principal James Vowles comically tackled. Off-track, drivers unwound with padel and football. Red Bull celebrated strategist Hannah Schmitz's crucial role on the podium, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli finally received his LEGO podium glasses from Las Vegas. The event also saw a star-studded paddock, including Novak Djokovic and Kevin Hart, and concluded with a Metallica concert, perfectly setting the stage for the Abu Dhabi championship decider.