Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix was overshadowed by a series of FIA mistakes. Now the sport's governing body have explained their decision making.

After the race, the top three drivers, Verstappen, Leclerc, and Piastri, celebrated on the podium, followed by a post-race concert by Maroon 5.

Esteban Ocon has been dropped by Alpine with just one race of the Formula 1 season left following his heavy crash at the Qatar Grand Prix. The French driver’s race was over before it began at the Losail circuit after he collided with Haas’ Nico Hulkenberg and Williams’ Franco Colapinto at the first corner.