Qatar Grand Prix: George Russell Takes Pole As Max Verstappen Receives Grid Penalty

George Russell will start Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix from pole position after Max Verstappen was handed a one-place grid penalty for impeding the Mercedes driver during qualifying. Verstappen, who had initially set the fastest lap, was penalized for driving unnecessarily slowly ahead of Russell, forcing him onto the gravel as he attempted to avoid a collision. The stewards deemed the penalty less severe due to Russell라이브 바카라 clear visibility of Verstappen and the fact neither driver was on a push lap. In addition to the grid penalty, Verstappen received one penalty point on his FIA super licence, taking him halfway to the 12-point threshold that could result in a one-race ban. This penalty boosts Russell라이브 바카라 chances of securing back-to-back victories after his win in Las Vegas.

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Updated on: 1 December 2024 12:40 pm

George Russell, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris

Qatar F1 GP Photo: AP/ Darko Bandic, pool

From left, second classified Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain, first classified Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and third classified McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain celebrate at the end of the qualifying race at the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix, at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar.

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George Russell, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris Photo: AP/Darko Bandic, pool

From left, second classified Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain, first classified Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and third classified McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain at pit stop at the end of the qualifying race at the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix, at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar.

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Qatar F1 GP Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain talks with Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain after the sprint race at the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix, at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar.

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Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain waves after taking second place during sprint qualifying at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar, ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix.

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Haas driver Kevin Magnussen of Denmark steers his car during qualifying race at the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix, at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar.

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McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia is crosses the finish line followed by his teammate McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain and Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain during sprint race at the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix, at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar.

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Qatar F1 GP Auto Racing Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during sprint race at the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix, at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar.

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Qatar F1 GP Photo: AP/Altaf Qadri

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain in action during practice at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar, ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix.

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Qatar F1 GP Auto Racing Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, front, and Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain exit the pit lane during practice at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar, ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix.