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Verstappen stripped of Qatar GP pole position – demoted to P2!
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30/11/2024 at 23:5130/11/2024 at 23:55 Max Verstappen's hard-fought pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix has been stripped away after the Red Bull driver received a one-place grid penalty for impeding Mercedes' George Russell during Saturday's qualifying session. The stewards' decision elevates Russell to pole for Sunday's race. The controversy unfolded during the build-up to a flying lap when Verstappen, driving at reduced speed to prepare his tires, was encountered by Russell in the fast, triple-right sequence of Turns 12-14 at the Lusail International Circuit. Russell had to brake sharply to avoid a collision, even dipping a wheel into the gravel on the...
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