Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton diminished Max Verstappen’s Formula One result in eight factors with two races left on Sunday by successful the primary Qatar Grand Prix for Mercedes.
Red Bull’s Verstappen was seventh after a five-place grid drop for failing to honor the warning flag in Saturday’s qualifying, however took a bonus level for the quickest lap.
Double world champion Fernando Alonso was third for the Renault-owned Alpine, the 40-year-old Spaniard’s first podium end since 2014.
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“It was very straight, it was very lonely up front,” mentioned Hamilton, who led from pole place and was by no means challenged in 57 laps of the floodlight evening race.
“Of course I enjoy the races where you’re battling but we need those points today, so I think a real solid job from the team… bring on the next two.”
The win was Hamilton’s seventh of 20 races this season and his profession report of 102 continued his report of being the primary to win at a brand new circuit on the calendar.
Verstappen, who scored 9 victories this 12 months, did one other stable piece of the extent of the injury as Red Bull minimize Mercedes’ lead from 11 to 5 factors within the constructors’ standings.
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“Of course, our starting position was a bit compromised, but luckily we started really well,” mentioned Verstappen, who was fourth by the tip of the opening lap and shortly moved to second.
“I know it’s going to be tough till the end but that keeps it exciting. It’s going to be a tough fight till the end.”
If Hamilton fails to attain the Dutch 24-year-old might win the championship in Saudi Arabia with the race remaining within the subsequent spherical.
Mexican Sergio Pérez was fourth for Red Bull, Frenchman Esteban Ocon was fifth for Alpine, within the race with a sudden puncture between these attempting to work a single cease.
Lance Stroll completed sixth for Aston Martin, forward of the Ferrari pair of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc. Lando Norris was ninth for McLaren and Sebastian Vettel tenth for Aston Martin.
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