The 2024 Formula 1 season is nearing its conclusion, with the 23rd and penultimate race, the Qatar Grand Prix, scheduled for Sunday, December 1st, at the Lusail International Circuit. While the Drivers' World Championship has already been clinched by Max Verstappen, the battle for the Constructors' title is still wide open. Verstappen secured the championship after finishing fifth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, maintaining an unassailable 63-point lead over McLaren’s Lando Norris, who finished sixth. This victory marks Verstappen’s fourth World Championship, placing him among the likes of Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel. He now stands behind only Juan Manuel Fangio, Michael Schumacher, and Lewis Hamilton in the all-time rankings. Despite the challenges of this season, Verstappen expressed pride and relief in securing the title after what was a difficult but rewarding campaign.
Although the drivers' title is decided, the Constructors’ Championship remains up for grabs, with McLaren leading Ferrari by 24 points and Red Bull trailing by 54 points. The McLaren team is focused and determined to maintain their lead as the season nears its end. CEO Zak Brown, however, has cautioned against complacency, emphasizing that the team is not resting on their laurels despite the favorable position. He made it clear that no one should assume victory is guaranteed and stressed that McLaren will stick to the approach that has brought them this far, taking each session and race one step at a time. According to Brown, thinking ahead to victory before the job is done would be a grave mistake, and the team will only celebrate once they’ve officially secured the title.
The Qatar Grand Prix will be the third edition of the race, following victories by Lewis Hamilton in 2021 and Verstappen in 2023. The event is expected to be highly competitive, as McLaren aims to extend their lead while Ferrari and Red Bull look to make up ground. Fans around the world can follow the action live on DStv and DStv Stream, where the weekend's events will be broadcast. The schedule for the weekend includes Practice 1 on Friday, November 29th at 15:30, followed by Sprint Qualifying at 19:30. On Saturday, November 30th, the Sprint Race will take place at 16:00, with Qualifying at 20:00. The highly anticipated Qatar GP will be held on Sunday, December 1st, at 18:00. As the 2024 season enters its final stages, all eyes will be on Lusail as teams battle for global.
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