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Max Verstappen 'in the fight' as Helmut Marko fires wild accusation – RacingNews365 Review

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Max Verstappen has warned McLaren "all is possible" following the disastrous error not to pit under the Qatar safety car which has blown the title race wide open.

Verstappen won in Qatar after both McLarens elected not to pit under a lap 7 safety car, with tyres limited to 25 laps maximum. 

READ MORE: Max Verstappen delivers clear title message after McLaren Qatar calamity

Helmut Marko fires Kimi Antonelli accusation after late mistake

Helmut Marko has accused Kimi Antonelli of letting Lando Norris pass in the closing stages of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Running fourth after Norris's second stop on Lap 44 of 57, Antonelli was able to hold the McLaren at bay until Lap 56, when he made a mistake at Turn 9. 

READ MORE: Helmut Marko fires Kimi Antonelli accusation after late mistake

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Lando Norris issues McLaren defence after mistake blows title fight wide open

Lando Norris has issued a firm defence of McLaren's decision not to pit under the Qatar Grand Prix safety car - a decision with huge title ramifications.

After Nico Hulkenberg and Pierre Gasly collided, a Lap 7 safety car was called for, with Max Verstappen leading the rest of the pack in with the race being run under 25-lap maximum stint lengths for the tyres.

READ MORE: Lando Norris issues McLaren defence after mistake blows title fight wide open

Oscar Piastri struggles for words after 'tough to swallow' McLaren mistake

Oscar Piastri struggled for words after a "tough to swallow" McLaren mistake cost him victory in the Qatar Grand Prix.

Piastri started from pole position and led the opening stages with ease; however, a safety car on the seventh lap turned the race upside down. 

READ MORE: Oscar Piastri struggles for words after 'tough to swallow' McLaren mistake

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McLaren take full responsibility for huge Qatar mistake

McLaren has taken full responsibility for its huge mistake in the Qatar Grand Prix, which cost Oscar Piastri a likely victory.

Piastri made a perfect start from pole and led the opening laps, until a safety car on the seventh lap caused chaos.

READ MORE: McLaren take full responsibility for huge Qatar mistake

2025 F1 Qatar Grand Prix - results

Max Verstappen overcome both McLarens to secure a huge victory in the Qatar Grand Prix, to make it a three-way title showdown in Abu Dhabi.

An early pit stop during a safety car proved pivotal for Verstappen, as both McLaren drivers did not stop until lap 25. 

READ MORE: 2025 F1 Qatar Grand Prix - results

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