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Why Norris challenging Qatar team orders was part of McLaren F1 protocol

Norris had emerged after the final stops behind team-mate Oscar Piastri, as the pair looked set for yet another podium double.

Autosport

F1 venues could lose races over track limit problems, says FIA

After a Qatar Grand Prix weekend that was beset by track limits chaos, as grid positions were shuffled around and a raft of in-race penalties handed out to change the order, Ben Sulayem has made clear he thinks such situations are unacceptable.

Motorsport

F1 news: FIA launch review into ‘dangerous’ Qatar Grand Prix conditions

Several drivers’ complaints of extreme heat acknowledged by F1 chiefs

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FIA promises F1 driver action in wake of extreme Qatar GP

The excessive heat and flat-out nature of the race at Losail on Sunday left drivers facing one of the biggest challenges of their careers, which they described as "hell" and "torture".

Motorsport

FIA promises driver action in wake of extreme F1 Qatar GP

The excessive heat and flat-out nature of the race at Losail on Sunday left drivers facing one of the biggest challenges of their careers, which they described as "hell" and "torture".

Autosport

FIA launches review over ‘extreme’ cockpit heat at F1 Qatar Grand Prix

Drivers experienced temperatures of up to 50C in their cockpits, with Mercedes’s George Russell saying many were ‘close to passing out’

The Guardian - UK

10 things we learned at the 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix

An unseasonably hot race and tricky track conditions created an enthralling Qatar Grand Prix weekend, as Formula 1’s 2023 crown was finally claimed by Max Verstappen.

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Verstappen: Qatar shows F1 shouldn't be guinea pig for changed circuits

Verstappen, who was crowned a three-time world champion over the weekend, led the Qatar Grand Prix from lights-to-flag. But the weekend's main talking point was Pirelli mandating 18-lap stints for tyres after tears were found in the sidewall from drivers running over kerbs.

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton takes blame over George Russell crash in Qatar as he’s hit with fine

Seven-time world champion was not reprimanded for the collision but has been punished for walking across the track on his return to the pitlane

Evening Standard

Formula One drivers unhappy after ‘dangerous’ Qatar Grand Prix

Lance Stroll said he faded in and out of consciousness because of the extreme heat and humidity during Sunday’s race.

The National (Scotland)

Pirelli flying Qatar F1 tyres back to HQ as hunt for answers begins

F1’s official tyre supplier was forced to take action along with the FIA after microscopic analysis of tyres used in Qatar revealed a sidewall separation that could have led to failures.

Autosport

2024 Audi SQ8 Makes Public Debut At Geneva Motor Show… In Qatar

The discreetly updated performance SUV brought 500 horsepower onto the stage.

Motor1

How the FIA avoided post-Qatar GP track F1 limits penalties

At July’s Austrian Grand Prix, eight drivers were penalised - Alpine’s Esteban Ocon four separate times - post-race after the FIA had sifted through 1200 potential track limits transgressions.

Motorsport

How FIA doubling its track limits policing meant no post-Qatar GP penalties saga

At July’s Austrian Grand Prix, eight drivers were penalised (Alpine’s Esteban Ocon four separate times) post-race after the FIA had sifted through 1200 potential track limits transgressions.

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AAP

Probe wants government to revisit Qatar flights ban

A coalition-led parliamentary inquiry wants the government to review its decision to stop Qatar Airways being allowed extra flights into Australia.

Autosport

Autosport Podcast: F1 Qatar Grand Prix review

After the Red Bull driver sealed his 2023 F1 world drivers’ championship with second place in Saturday’s sprint race in Qatar, he went one better with victory in the grand prix, but the event was overshadowed by tyre trouble and a gruelling hot race that left drivers unwell.

Autosport

Video: Verstappen seals his third F1 title at the Qatar GP

The Red Bull driver becomes one of only five F1 drivers to win three consecutive titles, alongside Juan Manuel Fangio, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton.

Motorsport

Norris: F1 Qatar GP was “too dangerous” for drivers

On an evening when a number of drivers were close to passing out, Esteban Ocon was sick in his helmet, Logan Sargeant retired due to heatstroke, and the medical centre had several visitors post-race, podium finisher Norris thinks F1 went too far in terms of what was acceptable.

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The Conversation

Senate committee says government should 'immediately review' its rejection of Qatar flights

A Senate inquiry into the Albanese government’s refusal to agree to the extra flights sought by Qatar Airways has recommended the decision be immediately reviewed.

Evening Standard

Lewis Hamilton apologises after blame U-turn for George Russell crash at Qatar Grand Prix

Mercedes pair tangle as seven-time F1 champion departs race early

Motorsport

Sainz won't race in F1 Qatar GP after fuel system problem

Sainz was due to start from 12th position after a disappointing qualifying on Friday in which he missed the cut to Q3 by 0.031s.

The Guardian - UK

Max Verstappen caps world title by winning Qatar Grand Prix: F1 – as it happened

Max Verstappen cruised to yet another win to cap off the title he had secured with Saturday’s sprint race

Autosport

Why new tyre shortage adds to F1 team headaches in three-stop Qatar GP

While a maximum distance of 18 laps for each set of tyres appears quite simple, it is far from it.

Autosport

Why F1 drivers were annoyed by FIA communications over Pirelli Qatar saga

The governing body also explained that remedial steps had already been taken, and that in effect what could have been a crisis was already under control.

Autosport

Albon: Lack of wind transformed Williams in Qatar F1 sprint

In recent seasons Williams has often suffered in windy conditions, and that was evident on Friday, when Albon could manage only 14th in a gusty qualifying session.

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