Verstappen celebrating his title and McLarens on the move – What To Watch For in the Qatar GP


From the newly-crowned world champion facing a fight, to quick drivers climbing through the field; and from constructors’ championship battles to track changes to adapt to, Chris Medland picks out five of the key things to look out for on race day at the Lusail International Circuit…
1. Verstappen faces a threat
Saturday night was time to celebrate for Max Verstappen as he wrapped up his third drivers’ championship at the first mathematical opportunity.

Unlock exclusive F1 content and more with F1 Unlocked. Totally free.
Membership gets you closer with:
Curated insider content
Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences
Member benefits, rewards and offers
Next Up
Related Articles
How long do the F1 drivers’ current deals last?
Russell ‘would pay to be a World Champion’
WATCH: The 10 best battles of the 2025 season so far
UnlockedPiastri on becoming a title contender and battling Norris
Half Term Reports 2025How Racing Bulls' 2025 season has played out so far
Tech WeeklyRevisiting the best cars from every decade in F1 history