Qatar Grand Prix 2024 — Weekend Preview

Round 23 of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship takes the field to Lusail, Qatar. Qatar Grand Prix — Under the Desert Lights. Max Verstappen leads the championship with 366 points, 49 points ahead of Lando Norris.

Driver Championship (entering R23):
P1: Max Verstappen — 366 pts (8W, 13P)
P2: Lando Norris — 317 pts (3W, 12P)
P3: Charles Leclerc — 294 pts (3W, 11P)
P4: Oscar Piastri — 249 pts (2W, 7P)
P5: Carlos Sainz — 236 pts (2W, 8P)

Constructor Championship:
P1: McLaren — 566 pts
P2: Ferrari — 536 pts
P3: Red Bull Racing — 504 pts
P4: Mercedes — 399 pts
P5: Aston Martin — 86 pts

Lusail is a balanced challenge.

Recent winners at Lusail:
- 2025: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- 2024: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- 2023: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)

Tyre strategy data will be available after practice sessions provide degradation information.

Battles to watch:

Championship battle: Max Verstappen vs Lando Norris — 49 points separate them.

P4 vs P5: Oscar Piastri (249) vs Carlos Sainz (236) — just 13 points apart.