F1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 Qatar Grand Prix Max Verstappen claimed his fourth drivers’ title in Las Vegas, but the battle to be constructors’ champion is set for a dramatic finale. Three teams are separated by 53 points, with only two races remaining 23 DEC 1: Qatar, Lusail Timing sector DRS DRS detection LUSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT 3 3 2 1 Distance: 57 laps – 308.611km Previous winners: Lewis Hamilton (2021) Max Verstappen (inset, 2023) Lap record: Max Verstappen, 1:24.319 (2023) 2023 PODIUM 1 2 3 Max Verstappen Oscar Piastri Lando Norris Red Bull McLaren McLaren TEAM SPIRIT: Total of 103pts available across final two races, including Qatar sprint race. Only McLaren can win title this weekend, by extending 24-point advantage beyond 44pts on offer at Abu Dhabi (Dec 8) Red Bull 555 McLaren 608 Ferrari 584 Drivers: Lando Norris 340, Oscar Piastri 268 C. Leclerc 319, Sainz Jr. 259, Oliver Bearman* 6 Max Verstappen 403, Sergio Perez 152 Source: FIA *Excluding 1pt scored with Haas Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS