F1 News Today: Red Bull AND Ferrari suffer grid setback before Qatar GP as MORE changes made and Hamilton makes title admission

Lewis Hamilton has offered up some rare praise for Max Verstappen regarding the Red Bull star's incredible 2023 season.

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Ferrari star OUT of Qatar GP before it starts after major car problem

Carlos Sainz will not race in the Qatar Grand Prix due to a fuel leak on his Ferrari car.

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FIA officially announce MORE Qatar GP changes

The FIA and Pirelli have announced they will enforce a maximum of 18 laps per tyre set due to safety concerns for the Qatar Grand Prix.

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Red Bull suffer MAJOR setback with pitlane start for Qatar GP

Sergio Perez has been forced into a pitlane start for the Qatar Grand Prix after Red Bull made several changes to his RB19.

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Verstappen reveals sprint race 'shame' despite winning third consecutive title

Max Verstappen hailed his Red Bull colleagues after claiming a third consecutive world drivers' championship during the Qatar Sprint.

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Verstappen F1 champion CONFUSION detailed by former driver

Former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert has lifted the lid on the chaotic post-race moments during the 2022 season where it was unclear if Max Verstappen had indeed won the drivers' championship.

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Piastri reveals Sprint race assist that helped him fend off Verstappen

One might sympathise with McLaren's Oscar Piastri, as his first Formula 1 victory was somewhat overshadowed by Max Verstappen securing his third consecutive world title.

➡️ READ MORE: Piastri reveals Sprint race assist that helped him fend off Verstappen