DOHA – Max Verstappen clinched his third consecutive world title on Saturday when he finished second behind rookie Oscar Piastri in an incident-filled sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix.
It was a fine maiden Formula One victory for the 22-year-old Australian, but his feat was overshadowed by Verstappen’s achievement, the Dutchman having required only three points to take the title.
His only title rival and Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez was involved in a collision and retired, making him the first “Saturday champion”…
