Max Verstappen followed up securing his fourth world championship by winning a chaotic Qatar Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton suffered another miserable evening in his penultimate Mercedes appearance. Seven-time world champion Hamilton was penalised twice by the stewards and said his car was “broken” as he finished down in 12th spot in a race which saw Verstappen claim a dominant win.

Lewis Hamilton has picked up a five-second time penalty for a false start at the Qatar Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion wasn't the only racer penalised - Liam Lawson picked up a 10-second penalty for a moment with Valtteri Bottas, while Lance Stroll also got the same reprimand.

In a hallmark year for Formula 1, Max Verstappen clinched his fourth world championship at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, marking a huge milestone in his racing